Classroom Teacher | Middle School ELA, Middle School Math, Spanish, Exceptional Children, Substitutes (22-23 School Year)
3325 S. Tryon Charlotte, NC 28217
Reporting to the Head of School and Assistant Head of School, and working closely with grade-level and department teams, Lab's classroom teachers are responsible for the long-term and daily curriculum planning and execution for their assigned content area, personal and academic support of advisory students, and development and facilitation of Quest challenges. Lab's classroom teachers work closely with the Exceptional Children's team, School Counselors, Dean of Culture, and Student Support teams to better support students. Lab's classroom teachers are responsible for using data-informed instruction through formative and summative assessments to personalize the learning experience of students, provide authentic feedback on student learning, and foster student growth and achievement. Classroom teachers also work collaboratively with student families to establish wrap-around support of each student. Lab's Classroom teachers have support from their campus-based support teams as well as Network staff.
Being a teacher at Lab means embodying a commitment to and actively contributing to the development of:
- the Whole-Child | we develop students academically, socially, and emotionally for future success
- Diversity by Design | we are a diverse community, actively working towards equity for all
- Rigorous & Engaging Learning | we provide quality academic experiences, rooted in our community
- Charlotte Lab School’s Faculty Competencies, Vision, & Mission
Responsibilities
The Charlotte Lab School Teacher will have responsibilities in support of Lab’s instructional vision:
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Design & deliver personalized and engaging curriculum aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study;
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Use the Workshop Model to facilitate instruction for students in whole class, small, and differentiated groups;
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Write and execute interdisciplinary challenge-based curriculum aligned with Lab’s “Quest” model;
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Integrate technology into daily classroom instruction when relevant;
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Collect, analyze, and utilize formative assessment to inform instructional decisions and practices;
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Evaluate & assess students using standards based learning progressions;
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Support students’ metacognitive development by including them in self-assessment and self-reflection activities;
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Monitor student progress through tracking of content mastery, Lab’s defined work habits, and student learning portfolios;
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Communicate frequently and regularly with families of students, for both academic and behavior-related reasons, both positive and when needing assistance;
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Participate actively in Lab’s community activities, in support of Lab’s instructional, community-building, fundraising, family recruitment, and hiring efforts;
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Participate actively in ongoing professional development and teacher evaluation process;
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Supervise students and maintain a clean, orderly, safe, print-rich and positive classroom learning environment;
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Take on other responsibilities as needed, and as assigned, to ensure student and school success.
Charlotte Lab School Teacher will also have responsibilities in support of Lab’s vision for students’ social-emotional learning:
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Serve as an advisor to a small group of students; in this role:
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Deliver a social-emotional skills curriculum;
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Develop deep relationships with students in your advisory;
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Develop and implement activities to build community within the advisory;
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Serve as an advocate for advisees, for both academic and disciplinary reasons;
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Provide regular updates and communication with advisees’ families;
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Guide advisees in the preparation of their Student-Led Conferences each trimester;
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Operate as liaison between advisees’ families and the school.
Qualifications
Candidate MUST:
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Be able/willing to learn how to fulfill the responsibilities listed above;
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Hold a Bachelor's degree from a four year institution;
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Demonstrate experience in, or passion for, teaching diverse populations.
In addition, the Lab School Leadership Team will look favorably upon candidates who:
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Are fully licensed or willing to obtain North Carolina K-5, 6-8 and/or 9-12 teacher licensure;
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Have a least 2 years of full-time teaching experience;
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Have experience teaching relevant grade range and content area;
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Have comfort with technology and experience with Google Suite;
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Possess strong classroom management skills;
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Are exceptionally organized and have ability to prioritize effectively and meet competing deadlines;
Compensation
Charlotte Lab School offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and education level using our compensation rubric. All salaries are determined pending verification of experience by our Finance/HR divisions and Board of Directors budget approval. The position also includes medical insurance for the employee, with voluntary dental and vision plans, and spouse/family coverage. Lab also provides access to a Flexible Spending Account for health and childcare expenses and an opportunity to contribute to a 403b retirement plan. Lab provides the opportunity for Lab employees to earn 10 PTO days each year (1/month). Full time Charlotte Lab School faculty members also receive priority in the student admissions process.
Application Process
Please email our Head of Talent, Alison McClain at amcclain@charlottelabshool.org with your resume, cover letter, and contact information to apply.
Charlotte Lab School is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Charlotte Lab School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.