ECU Community School Teacher

Position Number: 500154
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: $41,513 - $60,000
Position Type: Non-Faculty
Job Category: Non-Faculty Instructional & Research

Organizational Unit Overview:

The East Carolina Community School involves cross campus collaboration to provide the students a spectrum of support and services to comprehensively address their academic, social-emotional, physical, and family/community needs. The school includes Kindergarten through 5th grade. The community school involves an integrated partnership with Pitt County Schools and will be housed within a local elementary school.

Job Duties:

This is an open employment posting for University Community School Classroom Teacher positions for the 2026-2027 school year. The College of Education will review applications regularly in order to fill vacancies which may occur during the school year. These positions are eleven-month, full time, stated definite term, exempt professional staff (EPS) appointments in the College of Education and report to the ECU Community School principal.

As an educator within the East Carolina University School, the teacher will cultivate a culture of innovation that supports effective instructional practices/strategies to promote student academic and personal success for all students in the school. The Teacher will work collaboratively with others to facilitate and implement innovative instruction to achieve the mission of the school. The teacher will work collaboratively with the ECU Community School Principal and university faculty/staff to support the successful social-emotional, physical, and academic development of the students within the community school.

Duties include:
Leadership (40%):

• Demonstrate leadership to motivate effective learning practices and to strive for superior student performance
• Cultivate leadership in students and families.
• Facilitate the broad goals of the school and plan accordingly and collaboratively with other teachers, the ECU Community School Principal, the ECU Community School Director and ECU faculty members to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total community school program.
• Effectively assess students through a variety of methods to determine appropriate instructional strategies and learning environments.
• Serve as an advocate for students through implementation of innovative strategies and integration of a variety of support services such that each students social, emotional, physical and academic potential can be maximized.

Communication (30%):

• Maximize the interconnectedness of curricular areas within the classroom to meet the needs of various learners.
• Seek to connect students and their families with appropriate services embedded within the Community Schools integrated network of partners who will provide service and support for non-academic issues that impact student learning.
• Actively engage in ongoing communication with parents to ensure they are informed about their childs progress within the school and to ensure families are aware of school resources available for their child and their family.
• Receive visitors within the classroom for the purpose of instruction, assistance, research, and observation (which will include being observed, videotaping, and interviews).

Collaboration (30%):

• Engage in and enhance meaningful collaboration and relationships amongst school and community stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with university staff to ensure accessibility to students needed to conduct research.
• Actively participate in professional development offered within the Lab School and beyond
• Serve as an advocate for students through implementation of innovative strategies and integration of a variety of support services such that each students social, emotional, physical and academic potential can be maximized.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in education or a related field; demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills; and evidence of skill working with at risk student populations. Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

NC Teaching Licensure in elementary (K-6) or related field or be eligible to obtain one.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Preference will be given to candidates who have 3 years teaching experience in innovative schools with a track record of improving student outcomes for all subgroups. Teaching experience with student groups is preferred. Graduates of East Carolina University teacher education programs are preferred.

Additional preferred qualities would include the following: knowledge of public school and university partnerships; experience as a school-level mentor or clinical teacher. Demonstrated experience performing in a self-directed capacity; organized with attention to detail; innovation and outcome oriented; technologically proficient across multiple platforms; possess strong interpersonal relationship skills including collaboration with individuals; highly motivated and be willing to be receptive to innovative practices/procedures; willing to take the initiative to learn the duties/responsibilities/expectations of the work and operations of the community school; and willing to work alone or as a group/team when necessary.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a: (1) letter of application describing academic background, specific skills and experiences relevant to the position, (2) curriculum vitae/resume, (3) a list of three references, including contact information online and (4) copies of transcripts. A copy of your current educators license is optional and may be added to your application.

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals listed by the applicant in the References section within the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference that are submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Close Date: 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Initial Screening Begins: 03/10/2026