Teacher Resident (Teacher in Training) 25-26 school year
Durham Charter School is seeking outstanding leaders to train as first-time teachers alongside our team of dedicated and professional educators. Our Teacher Resident program is designed for bold, determined, mission-driven people who believe deeply in the power of teaching and learning. Development is at the heart of our program.
Qualifications & Eligibility
Teacher Residents must be passionate, committed to teaching in historically underserved schools
Eager to learn how to teach effectively
Prior experience in education not required.
Teacher Resident training includes:
1-week Summer training Institute in Durham
Weekly 1:1 coaching sessions with your on-campus peer Mentor and Instructional Coach
Monthly full day training sessions and weekly Professional Development on school culture, pedagogy, and instruction
Classroom observations and practice sessions with real-time feedback from our trained and experienced instructional leaders
Teacher Residents will have the opportunity to pursue a Masters Degree with significant financial support from DCS as part of residency program (with a 4- year commitment).
Responsibilities
Direct instruction with scholars including leading small group instruction and remediation
Support classroom teachers in instructional planning while developing your content knowledge
Working alongside your team to support staffing needs
Opportunities to lead whole-class instruction/ co-teach
Develop skills through consistent feedback and coaching
Assess student progress and communicate progress to families and colleagues
Ensure student academic achievement and personal growth; highest need subjects include Elementary, English/Language Arts, Science, Math
Lesson planning
Initiate personal learning and develop skills required to succeed in the teaching profession
Develop a vision and commitment to successfully teach students
Additionally, Teacher Residents must demonstrate:
Commitment to Durham Charters core values of Positive Attitude, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy
High level of professionalism
Humility and desire to learn from others
Unyielding commitment to the growth and development of your students and yourself
Ability to work efficiently, independently and strategically
Demonstrated passion for closing the opportunity gap
Desire and commitment to teach in a K-8 setting for the long-term
Bachelors degree by July 2024 with a 3.0 GPA or higher preferred; 2.75 minimum
Authorization to work in the U.S.
English proficiency required
Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
Benefits:
Tuition reimbursement
First year teacher salary and benefits
Education:
Bachelors (Required)
About DCS
Founded in 1997 as Healthy Start Academy, we have been serving downtown Durham for over 28 years. We are a Title 1 school, offering 100% free lunch to our students. We proudly serve traditionally underserved students in the Durham community. We're currently home to 1000+ students grades K-11 at 807 W Chapel Hill and 1305 W Club Blvd. We were a 2022 National ESEA Distinguished School, selected as semi-finalists for the 2023 YASS Prize and a recipient of the 2024 Charter School Growth Fund Seed Award. Check us out at https://www.durhamcharter.org/. We are beginning construction on a brand new $20+ million dollar campus off Wake Forest Hwy and reaching out to connect with the top educators who live and work in the area. We are currently located in Downtown Durham serving about 1,000 students grades K-11 across our 3 campuses and will be continuing our growth as we relocate to Kemp Road for the 25-26 school year.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Apply Now
Qualifications & Eligibility
Teacher Residents must be passionate, committed to teaching in historically underserved schools
Eager to learn how to teach effectively
Prior experience in education not required.
Teacher Resident training includes:
1-week Summer training Institute in Durham
Weekly 1:1 coaching sessions with your on-campus peer Mentor and Instructional Coach
Monthly full day training sessions and weekly Professional Development on school culture, pedagogy, and instruction
Classroom observations and practice sessions with real-time feedback from our trained and experienced instructional leaders
Teacher Residents will have the opportunity to pursue a Masters Degree with significant financial support from DCS as part of residency program (with a 4- year commitment).
Responsibilities
Direct instruction with scholars including leading small group instruction and remediation
Support classroom teachers in instructional planning while developing your content knowledge
Working alongside your team to support staffing needs
Opportunities to lead whole-class instruction/ co-teach
Develop skills through consistent feedback and coaching
Assess student progress and communicate progress to families and colleagues
Ensure student academic achievement and personal growth; highest need subjects include Elementary, English/Language Arts, Science, Math
Lesson planning
Initiate personal learning and develop skills required to succeed in the teaching profession
Develop a vision and commitment to successfully teach students
Additionally, Teacher Residents must demonstrate:
Commitment to Durham Charters core values of Positive Attitude, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy
High level of professionalism
Humility and desire to learn from others
Unyielding commitment to the growth and development of your students and yourself
Ability to work efficiently, independently and strategically
Demonstrated passion for closing the opportunity gap
Desire and commitment to teach in a K-8 setting for the long-term
Bachelors degree by July 2024 with a 3.0 GPA or higher preferred; 2.75 minimum
Authorization to work in the U.S.
English proficiency required
Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
Benefits:
Tuition reimbursement
First year teacher salary and benefits
Education:
Bachelors (Required)
About DCS
Founded in 1997 as Healthy Start Academy, we have been serving downtown Durham for over 28 years. We are a Title 1 school, offering 100% free lunch to our students. We proudly serve traditionally underserved students in the Durham community. We're currently home to 1000+ students grades K-11 at 807 W Chapel Hill and 1305 W Club Blvd. We were a 2022 National ESEA Distinguished School, selected as semi-finalists for the 2023 YASS Prize and a recipient of the 2024 Charter School Growth Fund Seed Award. Check us out at https://www.durhamcharter.org/. We are beginning construction on a brand new $20+ million dollar campus off Wake Forest Hwy and reaching out to connect with the top educators who live and work in the area. We are currently located in Downtown Durham serving about 1,000 students grades K-11 across our 3 campuses and will be continuing our growth as we relocate to Kemp Road for the 25-26 school year.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Apply Now