ELEMENTARY ASSOCIATE TEACHER
Evergreen Community Charter School, Asheville NC
Elementary Associate Teacher
Part Time (29 hours/week), 10 month
Start date: August 8, 2016
Reports to: Lead Teacher
Salary: Based on NC State Salary Schedule Teacher Assistant
Organization
Located in Asheville, North Carolina, Evergreen Community Charter School is a tuition-free,
public school serving approximately 450 students in grades K-8. We follow the EL Education
model, a research-substantiated model for school reform with roots in the adventure and
leadership organization, Outward Bound. (For more information on EL Education, please see the
national organization’s website, www.eleducation.org). Our program embraces differentiated
instruction, curriculum integration, focused literacy and math, environmental education,
challenging performance assessment, and character education.
We invite potential candidates for this position to learn more about Evergreen Community
Charter School by exploring our website, www.evergreenccs.org.
Position Description
Work collaboratively with the lead teacher in a classroom of 22-24 students. Responsible for
teaching small groups of students in math, writing, and/or reading. Assist with classroom
management, supervise lunch and recess, drive on field trips, communicate with parents, and act
as a substitute lead teacher in the event of the lead’s absence. Clerical duties include preparing of
materials, collecting monies, and record keeping. Good rapport with children, strong
organizational and communication skills, consistent behavior management, and a commitment to
experiential education are required. Some Associates are licensed, beginning teachers who find
that this year of on-the-job “apprenticeship” paves the way for a successful transition to lead
teaching. Professionals with passion, flexibility, high expectations, and a sense of adventure are
encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Experience working with large groups of elementary aged
children, preferably in a classroom setting. Experience or interest in environmental/outdoor
education.
Evergreen recognizes the social and educational value of a diverse leadership, staff, and student
community. To that end, we actively seek and encourage employee applications from qualified
individuals representing diverse social, ethnic, and racial groups.
Application Process
Send letter of interest, resume, list of three professional references and application to Cameron
Brantley, at cameron.brantley@evergreenccs.org. Applications can be downloaded from
www.evergreenccs.org. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2016.