Middle School Teacher (all grades and subjects) *Resume Drop*

Thank you for your interest in joining our Maureen Joy Charter School family!

Maureen Joy is seeking middle school teachers for the 2024-25 school year.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Maureen Joy Charter School. We strive to employ a diverse cadre of teachers and staff who are anti-racist and equity-driven; collaborate enthusiastically with others; and find joy in teaching, learning, and growing. 

Maureen Joy Charter School is a K-8th grade public charter school located in Old East Durham, North Carolina. It was founded in 1997 by a group of dedicated community members who wanted to create a new vision for public schools in Durham. It has grown from a small number of children and teachers in a church basement to over 620 scholars and more than 100 employees. Our school is tuition-free and open to the public, with admission determined by a random lottery. We believe all children can succeed regardless of race, neighborhood, or the income of their families and the children at our school have demonstrated this time and again. 

Our middle school teachers lay the foundation for our students' academic success and character development by:

Planning thoughtfully and teaching joyously: 

You’ll execute our rigorous, standards-based curriculum to meet the particular needs of your students, thinking about both how to scaffold rigorous learning and how to infuse your students’ learning with joy.  You will submit plans weekly for feedback from your Instructional Coach and implement that feedback to ensure plans are appropriately rigorous and infused with joy.

Using data intentionally:  

You are constantly thinking about how to help students achieve ambitious goals.  To track progress towards goals, you will use the data analysis cycle daily during class, weekly, and on the unit level.  You will track, analyze, and use classroom data to refine lessons and systems.

Investing in your own learning: 

You are committed to your own professional development through collaboration, reflection, and receiving and incorporating feedback from your team lead, Instructional Coach, students, and staff. We support our teachers’ ongoing professional growth through professional development opportunities, as well as regular observations and feedback conversations.  

Building a strong culture in your classroom:  

We know that building a positive, engaging, and supportive environment for students is an essential part of their learning and development. You'll set clear academic and behavior expectations for students in order to create a positive environment and maximize learning. Teachers execute Middle School wide systems and routines to create aligned culture in their classrooms.

Meeting professional expectations:

You are intentional about staying organized so you can work efficiently on teams, be prepared for teaching every day, and meet deadlines. You are committed to being an effective teacher, communicator, and problem-solver.

Coaching :

Every teacher at Maureen Joy, regardless of prior teaching experience, receives an instructional coach who has demonstrated a track record of excellence in the classroom. Your coach observes and meets with you regularly as a part of the school's observation/feedback cycle. Coaches also facilitate data meetings to help adjust your future instruction so you can best meet your students' academic needs the next day or week. You are expected to work with your coach and use feedback to improve your practice and the outcomes of your scholars. Our overall coaching model focuses on improvement over evaluation and we take joy in seeing both our scholars AND teachers grow throughout the year.

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