Join Our Team

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 from Western Governors University free of charge 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 Charter’s 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
• Bachelor’s 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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Durham Charter is seeking an outstanding individual to be part of the State of North Carolina’s first charter school to open its doors to students. Located in a historic building in the West End neighborhood of downtown Durham, Durham Charter is an independent charter school, founded 20 years ago by members of the Durham community. Durham Charter serves approximately 755 students from across the county in grades K-10, the vast majority of who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch. Our school is on an ambitious growth trajectory and will expand to serve over 1200 students in grades K-12 by 2027 on new a campus.

Our school is led by a dynamic and proven leadership team. We look for driven teacher-leaders who seek to transform the school while preserving its history and connection to the Durham community. We believe that race, income, or zip code does not determine destiny, and we are seeking teachers who want to be part of this unique opportunity to serve those students who most need an outstanding educator and want to play a critical role in a multi-year school turnaround.

A Durham Charter teacher demonstrates the competencies, energy, and positive attitude needed to both encourage and teach students academic and social preparedness as well as subject content mastery. The teacher supports the core values, vision, and mission of Durham Charter. All candidates for this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and be certified to teach in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

The teacher will:

• Plan, prepare, pace, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that create an active learning environment and ensure each student meets individual learning goals that adhere to North Carolina state standards
• In the event of an anticipated work absence, prepare lessons plans for substitute teachers
• Provide data-driven instruction and collaborate with fellow teachers to enable student success
• Adapt teaching strategies based on data-driven information
• Integrate online and computer technology into the curriculum when such integration will promote student learning
• Monitor as well as report individual student progress in a timely manner and participate in individual learning plans
• Maintain ongoing communications with parents and guardians of all students
• Prepare, schedule, and conduct conferences with students, parents, and colleagues to provide information on student progress as well as student needs
• Provide all progress reports and post within secured online tool in a timely manner
• Maintain the classroom in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a consistent learning environment for all students
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Durham Charter
• Protect the safety of students and student confidential information as required by Durham Charter
• Participate actively in professional and curriculum development
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities
• Participate across grade levels to coordinate curricular and extracurricular activities, attend school functions such as athletic and class events, field trips, Parent-Teachers Organization meetings, fundraisers, awards ceremonies, and commencement exercises
• Represent and promote Durham Charter in the community
• Perform additional duties that may be assigned, including those which do not directly relate to the subject area or licensure field, however, may benefit Durham Charter

Benefits

Salary is competitive and based on experience and health benefits are provided for employees. We participate in an excellent state retirement system. We also offer signing bonuses to top candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Durham, NC 27701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NC Teaching license (Required)

Durham Charter is seeking an outstanding individual to be part of the State of North Carolina’s first charter school to open its doors to students. Located in a historic building in the West End neighborhood of downtown Durham, Durham Charter is an independent charter school, founded 20 years ago by members of the Durham community. Durham Charter serves approximately 755 students from across the county in grades K-10, the vast majority of who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch. Our school is on an ambitious growth trajectory and will expand to serve over 1200 students in grades K-12 by 2027 on new a campus.

Our school is led by a dynamic and proven leadership team. We look for driven teacher-leaders who seek to transform the school while preserving its history and connection to the Durham community. We believe that race, income, or zip code does not determine destiny, and we are seeking teachers who want to be part of this unique opportunity to serve those students who most need an outstanding educator and want to play a critical role in a multi-year school turnaround.

A Durham Charter teacher demonstrates the competencies, energy, and positive attitude needed to both encourage and teach students academic and social preparedness as well as subject content mastery. The teacher supports the core values, vision, and mission of Durham Charter. All candidates for this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and be certified to teach in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

The teacher will:

• Plan, prepare, pace, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that create an active learning environment and ensure each student meets individual learning goals that adhere to North Carolina state standards
• In the event of an anticipated work absence, prepare lessons plans for substitute teachers
• Provide data-driven instruction and collaborate with fellow teachers to enable student success
• Adapt teaching strategies based on data-driven information
• Integrate online and computer technology into the curriculum when such integration will promote student learning
• Monitor as well as report individual student progress in a timely manner and participate in individual learning plans
• Maintain ongoing communications with parents and guardians of all students
• Prepare, schedule, and conduct conferences with students, parents, and colleagues to provide information on student progress as well as student needs
• Provide all progress reports and post within secured online tool in a timely manner
• Maintain the classroom in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a consistent learning environment for all students
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Durham Charter
• Protect the safety of students and student confidential information as required by Durham Charter
• Participate actively in professional and curriculum development
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities
• Participate across grade levels to coordinate curricular and extracurricular activities, attend school functions such as athletic and class events, field trips, Parent-Teachers Organization meetings, fundraisers, awards ceremonies, and commencement exercises
• Represent and promote Durham Charter in the community
• Perform additional duties that may be assigned, including those which do not directly relate to the subject area or licensure field, however, may benefit Durham Charter

Benefits

Salary is competitive and based on experience and health benefits are provided for employees. We participate in an excellent state retirement system. We also offer signing bonuses to top candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Durham, NC 27701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NC Teaching license (Required)

Durham Charter is seeking an outstanding individual to be part of the State of North Carolina’s first charter school to open its doors to students. Located in a historic building in the West End neighborhood of downtown Durham, Durham Charter is an independent charter school, founded 20 years ago by members of the Durham community. Durham Charter serves approximately 755 students from across the county in grades K-10, the vast majority of who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch. Our school is on an ambitious growth trajectory and will expand to serve over 1200 students in grades K-12 by 2027 on new a campus.

Our school is led by a dynamic and proven leadership team. We look for driven teacher-leaders who seek to transform the school while preserving its history and connection to the Durham community. We believe that race, income, or zip code does not determine destiny, and we are seeking teachers who want to be part of this unique opportunity to serve those students who most need an outstanding educator and want to play a critical role in a multi-year school turnaround.

A Durham Charter teacher demonstrates the competencies, energy, and positive attitude needed to both encourage and teach students academic and social preparedness as well as subject content mastery. The teacher supports the core values, vision, and mission of Durham Charter. All candidates for this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and be certified to teach in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

The teacher will:

• Plan, prepare, pace, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that create an active learning environment and ensure each student meets individual learning goals that adhere to North Carolina state standards
• In the event of an anticipated work absence, prepare lessons plans for substitute teachers
• Provide data-driven instruction and collaborate with fellow teachers to enable student success
• Adapt teaching strategies based on data-driven information
• Integrate online and computer technology into the curriculum when such integration will promote student learning
• Monitor as well as report individual student progress in a timely manner and participate in individual learning plans
• Maintain ongoing communications with parents and guardians of all students
• Prepare, schedule, and conduct conferences with students, parents, and colleagues to provide information on student progress as well as student needs
• Provide all progress reports and post within secured online tool in a timely manner
• Maintain the classroom in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a consistent learning environment for all students
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Durham Charter
• Protect the safety of students and student confidential information as required by Durham Charter
• Participate actively in professional and curriculum development
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities
• Participate across grade levels to coordinate curricular and extracurricular activities, attend school functions such as athletic and class events, field trips, Parent-Teachers Organization meetings, fundraisers, awards ceremonies, and commencement exercises
• Represent and promote Durham Charter in the community
• Perform additional duties that may be assigned, including those which do not directly relate to the subject area or licensure field, however, may benefit Durham Charter

Benefits

Salary is competitive and based on experience and health benefits are provided for employees. We participate in an excellent state retirement system. We also offer signing bonuses to top candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification:

• North Carolina teaching certification (Required)

Durham Charter is seeking an outstanding individual to be part of the State of North Carolina’s first charter school to open its doors to students. Located in a historic building in the West End neighborhood of downtown Durham, Durham Charter is an independent charter school, founded 20 years ago by members of the Durham community. Durham Charter serves approximately 755 students from across the county in grades K-10, the vast majority of who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch. Our school is on an ambitious growth trajectory and will expand to serve over 1200 students in grades K-12 by 2027 on new a campus.

Our school is led by a dynamic and proven leadership team. We look for driven teacher-leaders who seek to transform the school while preserving its history and connection to the Durham community. We believe that race, income, or zip code does not determine destiny, and we are seeking teachers who want to be part of this unique opportunity to serve those students who most need an outstanding educator and want to play a critical role in a multi-year school turnaround.

A Durham Charter teacher demonstrates the competencies, energy, and positive attitude needed to both encourage and teach students academic and social preparedness as well as subject content mastery. The teacher supports the core values, vision, and mission of Durham Charter. All candidates for this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and be certified to teach in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

The teacher will:

• Plan, prepare, pace, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that create an active learning environment and ensure each student meets individual learning goals that adhere to North Carolina state standards
• In the event of an anticipated work absence, prepare lessons plans for substitute teachers
• Provide data-driven instruction and collaborate with fellow teachers to enable student success
• Adapt teaching strategies based on data-driven information
• Integrate online and computer technology into the curriculum when such integration will promote student learning
• Monitor as well as report individual student progress in a timely manner and participate in individual learning plans
• Maintain ongoing communications with parents and guardians of all students
• Prepare, schedule, and conduct conferences with students, parents, and colleagues to provide information on student progress as well as student needs
• Provide all progress reports and post within secured online tool in a timely manner
• Maintain the classroom in a manner that promotes positive student behavior and a consistent learning environment for all students
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Durham Charter
• Protect the safety of students and student confidential information as required by Durham Charter
• Participate actively in professional and curriculum development
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities
• Participate across grade levels to coordinate curricular and extracurricular activities, attend school functions such as athletic and class events, field trips, Parent-Teachers Organization meetings, fundraisers, awards ceremonies, and commencement exercises
• Represent and promote Durham Charter in the community
• Perform additional duties that may be assigned, including those which do not directly relate to the subject area or licensure field, however, may benefit Durham Charter

Benefits

Salary is competitive and based on experience and health benefits are provided for employees. We participate in an excellent state retirement system. We also offer signing bonuses to top candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification:

• North Carolina teaching certification (Required)

We are currently seeking school bus drivers.  The requirements of this part time position are:

• Must possess a valid CDL Class B License with P and S endorsements
• Must successfully pass background check and have clean driving record
• Prior school bus driving experience preferred

Salary:

• Starting pay $20/per hour.  Hourly pay commensurate with experience
• Guaranteed 5 hours per school day

For more information or to schedule an interview, please call Ms. Aronda Hill at (919) 956-5599, ext. 1105 or email:  ahill@durhamcharter.org