What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fifth Grade English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher position at Evergreen Community Charter School?
5th GRADE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & SOCIAL STUDIES LEAD TEACHER
Evergreen Community Charter School, Asheville NC
Start date: October 13, 2025 or asap
Reports to: Associate Director
Compensation: Salary based on NC State Salary Schedule, NC Health Plan, NC Retirement Plan, paid time off, Employee Assistance Program, free childcare for ages 5-14, employee-paid supplemental benefit options
Organization
Located in Asheville, North Carolina, Evergreen Community Charter School is a tuition-free, public school serving approximately 440 students in grades K-8. We follow the EL Education model, a research-substantiated model for school design with roots in the adventure and leadership organization, Outward Bound. Evergreen embraces rigorous and high quality work, character education, social justice, curriculum integration, differentiated instruction, and environmental stewardship. Our strategic priorities are centered on racial equity and academic excellence. Evergreen recognizes the social and educational value of a diverse leadership, staff, and student community. To that end, we actively seek and encourage employee applications from qualified individuals representing diverse social, ethnic, and racial groups.
We invite potential candidates for this position to learn more about Evergreen Community Charter School by exploring our website, www.evergreenccs.org.
Position Description
Teach fifth grade class using an expeditionary learning model, emphasizing integrated, differentiated instruction, experiential learning, collaborative planning and teaching, student responsibility, environmental education, and community involvement. Teach the NC Standard Course of Study for ELA and Social Studies to two fifth grade classes 26 students each. Practice formative and summative assessment, provide critical feedback and guidance, establish rapport with students and parents, and work collaboratively with the fifth grade team. Professional teachers with passion, flexibility, high expectations, consistent classroom management, and a sense of adventure are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and North Carolina teacher licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in elementary education.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in the teaching of upper elementary grade students. Lived experience that supports connections with groups of students who have diverse racial and ethnic identities. Skills/interests in one or more of the following areas: differentiated instruction, social justice, environmental literacy, character education, and service learning.
Application Process
Send letter of interest, resume, and copy of teaching license to careers@evergreenccs.org. Also, please complete the online application form which can be found at www,evergreenccs.org/careers.