Teachers: EC Resource, Elementary and Middle School

Job Description

Job Description

Classroom Teacher

About the Role

A founding classroom teacher helps launch and shape the Warren YES academic and cultural foundation. They serve as the core, lead teacher for their assigned classroom and design and deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction aligned with the Warren YES mission, paideia approach and four pillars. In addition to teaching, they collaborate closely with colleagues to establish classroom systems, and build an inclusive learning community. 

Reports to: Head of School
Location: Warren YES School (Opening August 2026)
Work Arrangement: In person, 10 months per year school based position.
Start Date: TBD
Compensation: Annual Salary based on teaching years of experience and advanced degree

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver rigorous, student-centered instruction aligned with the Warren YES mission, paideia approach, and four pillars.
• Establish classroom systems, routines, and culture that reflect the school’s academic and social-emotional priorities.
• Collaborate with fellow founding teachers to co-create an inclusive, and equitable school community.
• Use data and student feedback to refine lessons and support individualized learning.
• Contribute to building the school’s identity by participating in community events, family engagement, and shared decision-making.

Who We Are Looking For

• Teachers who are energized by building something new and shaping a school from the ground up.
• Teachers who believe in the power of experiential learning, student voice, and inquiry-based education.
• Collaborators who thrive in a team-oriented environment and value continuous learning and feedback.
• Resilient, flexible educators who embrace challenges and approach innovation with optimism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and valid teaching license (or eligibility for certification) in elementary and/or middle school education.
• Proven success driving student learning and engagement in diverse classrooms.
• Experience with or willingness to learn the paideia approach.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Benefits:  

• Health Insurance 
• Retirement Plan

\nCompany Description

Warren Young Explorers School (Warren YES) is a Paideia public charter school approved by the North Carolina Charter School Review Board.

Currently Warren YES serves students in grades Kindergarten through Sixth, Warren YES will then grow by one grade level each year until becoming a K-12 school.

Warren YES is a growing Paideia School. Paideia Schools for Creative Thinking are where students learn to Think, Discuss and Act.

Company Description

Warren Young Explorers School (Warren YES) is a Paideia public charter school approved by the North Carolina Charter School Review Board.\n\nCurrently Warren YES serves students in grades Kindergarten through Sixth, Warren YES will then grow by one grade level each year until becoming a K-12 school.\n\nWarren YES is a growing Paideia School. Paideia Schools for Creative Thinking are where students learn to Think, Discuss and Act.