Elementary School Teacher

Our teachers at Ryze Academy establish a strong academic foundation from the earliest grades. Instruction is intentional, culturally affirming, and academically demanding,with a clear focus on mastery of grade-level standards. Teachers maintain high expectations for all students, cultivate disciplined learning environments rooted in respect and perseverance, and honor each student’s identity while preparing them for sustained academic success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Instruction

• Collaborate through co-teaching to create a structured, engaging, and joyful classroom that drives academic mastery and meaningful student discourse.
• Design and implement rigorous, hands-on learning experiences that allow students to explore, apply, and transfer knowledge while developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Deliver standards-aligned mathematics instruction that builds strong conceptual understanding using manipulatives, models, and real-world applications.
• Provide explicit, systematic literacy instruction that develops phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension through interactive and multisensory approaches.
• Implement an ELA curriculum centered on rich, purposeful texts and topics that are relevant, engaging, and culturally affirming.
• Teach science through a knowledge-rich curriculum including geology, astronomy, ecology, and natural cycles, emphasizing inquiry, investigation, and environmental stewardship.
• Teach social studies with an emphasis on America’s diverse histories, civic responsibility, and cultural awareness through primary sources, simulations, and collaborative projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Data Driven Instruction

• Meet regularly with school leadership and instructional coaches to analyze student work and assessment data.
• Use data to refine instruction, differentiate learning, and ensure all students are progressing toward grade-level mastery.
• Implement targeted supports while maintaining high expectations for every learner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : School Culture, Mission & Core Vision

Ryze Academy staff are expected to model and reinforce our mission and core values in daily practice:

• Grit: Demonstrate perseverance, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement for both students and self.
• Responsibility: Take ownership of student outcomes, classroom culture, and professional growth.
• Optimism: Maintain a belief in every student’s potential and approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Wonder: Cultivate curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning through inquiry and exploration.

Qualifications

• A proven dedication to nurturing students’ academic growth and social-emotional well-being
• A genuine passion for collaboration, working closely with both internal teams and external partners to best serve students
• A self-motivated learner who actively seeks feedback and uses it to continuously improve practice and results.

Required Experience

• Academic expertise in Elementary Education, Humanities, English, Social Sciences, Mathematics or other related fields of study.
• Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Ryze Academy in the state of NC, but we do require (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0. All instructional staff will be required to become certified in the state of North Carolina within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000