HS English Teacher

Lake Norman Charter is seeking qualified candidates forHigh School English Teacher for the2025-2026 school year. This position ispart of the English Department and is located at LNC High School (grades 9-12).

Lake Norman Charter

Teacher

Position Type: Full-Time 10-month

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Lake Norman Charter HS Huntersville NC

Reports to: Building Principal

Purpose: Lake Norman Charter (LNC) is a K-12 public charter school that provides a rigorous and comprehensive educational environment to develop students with a focus on college readiness leadership and social responsibility.

Teachers at LNC play a vital role in fostering a culture of partnership trust safety and pride shared by students families staff and community. They provide engaging instruction that empowers each student to achieve their full academic potential while nurturing personal growth through leadership service and extracurricular opportunities. Grounded in LNCs commitment to diversity inclusivity and responsible citizenship teachers model honor and high expectations as they intentionally cultivate durable skillscommunication critical thinking and adaptabilitythat prepare students to lead contribute and thrive in a complex and ever-evolving world.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction and Curriculum

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of subject area/grade level content and applies effective instructional strategies
• Plans prepares and delivers engaging student-centered lessons aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
• Differentiates instruction to meet the diverse academic and developmental needs of each student
• Integrates leadership service and character education into classroom instruction
• Assesses and monitors student learning using a variety of formative and summative methods
• Ensures that all constructive feedback grading and reporting are completed within the schools established timeframe so that students parents and counselors have timely access to accurate academic information

Student Support and Supervision

• Promotes the safety well-being and personal growth of all students
• Implements effective classroom management practices and positive behavior supports to proactively support student behavior and engagement
• Participates in the development and implementation of IEPs 504 plans and intervention strategies in collaboration with the EC Department school counselors and other professionals/stakeholders
• Provides academic and social-emotional guidance to students and families as appropriate
• Ensures the safety of students through supervision at all times including in the classroom and during non-classroom times (e.g. carpool assemblies lunch field trips)

Communication and Collaboration

• Collaborates effectively with colleagues administrators and support staff to promote student learning and school improvement
• Participates actively in professional development (PD) and training courses faculty meetings and action research activities
• Engages in reflective practice and peer collaboration to enhance instructional effectiveness
• Contributes to curriculum development and assessment design as part of the schools continuous improvement efforts

Professional Practice and Ethics

• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to district guidelines with regard to student information and school records
• Responds effectively in adapting to changing needs schedules or school initiatives
• Supports and models the values and expectations of Lake Norman Charter in all professional interactions

School Culture and Leadership

• Builds and fosters an inclusive respectful and collaborative classroom environment that reflects LNCs commitment to leadership and service
• Participates in school events extracurricular activities and community initiatives when appropriate
• Adopts and contributes to the implementation of the school strategic development plan
• Serves as a positive role model and advocate for students and the school community

Technology and Digital Citizenship

• Integrates instructional technology and digital resources to enhance learning maintain accurate records and support students in responsible digital citizenship in an evolving world
• Applies AI tools responsibly to enhance instruction streamline administrative tasks and support student learning while exercising professional judgment to ensure accuracy equity and privacy

Other Responsibilities

• Performs additional duties as assigned by the building principal or other designated administrative staff

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong instructional design and classroom management skills
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students families and colleagues
• Active listening and appropriate conflict-resolution skills
• Integrity dependability and overall strong work ethic
• Dedication to LNCs mission and a collaborative student-focused approach

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Education or a related field required
• Possesses or qualified to apply for NC DPI Teaching License in curriculum area and/or grade levels of direct instruction
• Previous successful teaching experience preferred