FYI:  Our school does not sponsor H1N1 Visas. 

2024-25 ELEMENTARY TEACHER:  Grades 2-3

All UDS teachers should align with our vision:

Union Day School nurtures all students to discover their talents and passion, build foundation skills and character to reach their true potential, and grow meaningful relationships for confidence and future success.

To this end, we will strive to make sure all students will have the following

• A rigorous, content rich education, meeting the needs of each child where they are.
• An education delivered through multi-sensory avenues to reach each child’s specific learning style,
• A community of educators, parents and professionals that share the desire to implement learning.
• An environment that will equip our children to be locally competitive and globally conscientious.
• A community of educators that value their own continuing education in return.

UNION DAY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Union Day has a unique curriculum which utilizes evidence-based instruction and principled practices. This curriculum is carefully outlined in our charter and will be implemented with infidelity, by all kindergarten through fifth grade teachers.

• Singapore Math
• Inquiry-based Science
• Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop
• Handwriting Without Tears
• American Heritage Supplemental Social Studies Program

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Implement the curriculum through a self-contained teaching model, as written in the school’s charter.
• Use multiple forms of assessment to make data driven decisions that inform and improve teaching, learning, and student achievement,
• Creating a culture of joy in learning, excellence in instruction, and rigorous exploration,
• Collaborating with members of a school leadership team including parents, administration and the community;
• Collaborating with the special education team.

UDS TEACHERS EXPECTATIONS:

• Be inclusive and responsive to a diverse staff, student body, and family community,
• Show a personal commitment to upholding intellect, inquiry, imagination, and integrity, and be committed to the belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels;
• Operate in an organized and efficient manner; holding yourself accountable;
• Be deeply committed to creating a school that not only provides an excellent education for the student, but also fosters an open, trusting learning environment for students, fellow teachers and community members;
• Highly value and show a commitment to reflective practice;
• Have the ability to thrive in an innovative school environment.

COMPENSATION:

Based on Experience, Degree/certification, NC State Salary Guide, and Union County Licensed Teacher Supplement. 

Union Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

DISCLAIMER
 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.