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Exceptional Children Instruction Teacher

Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program
Matthews, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Description

Get to know Thompson!

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

What will you do as a EC Small Group Instruction Teacher?

  • EC Small Group Instruction Teacher's primary responsibility is to provide support, education, and guidance to the youth in their care.
  • Learn and utilize the organization’s systems, processes and procedures as instructed
  • Display a high degree of being open to coaching/feedback regarding performance
  • Contribute to a positive team culture through your actions, attitude, and communication
  • Represent the organization internally and externally through your communication and conduct
  • Display trauma informed instructional practices and principles in your interactions with students, with peers and with leadership.
  • Provide high quality education, guidance, mentoring and support to the children in your program
  • Teach middle-high school classes (ELA (Literacy and Writing and some foundational math skills)

What does this position offer?

  • Starting Pay Range: $55-$60k annually
  • Fantastic Full-time benefits…
  • 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
  • 401K Match
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus
  • Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
  • Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
  • Paid time off for volunteering in the community
  • Free EAP services
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
  • Multiple opportunities for growth

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field with 3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Comfortable with foundational mathematics
  • NC Teacher License Required
  • Exceptional Children Certification Required
  • Experience with adolescent youth ranging from 6th-12th grade
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • A valid Driver’s license, at least 3 years of driving with a driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

You’re the right fit for the EC Small Group Instruction Teacher if…

  • You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents
  • You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others
  • EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thompson participates in E-Verify

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Salary : $55,000 - $60,000

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