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Job Title ECU Community School Substitute Teacher Position Number TN0281-ECUCS-SUB 2026 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH COE ECUCS ECU Allocations Department Homepage https://education.ecu.edu/ecucs/ Advertising Department COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Instructor Working Title ECU Community School Substitute Teacher Number of Vacancies Varies Full Time Equivalent (FTE) .74 or less Full Time or Part Time Part Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $17.50 - $21.67 per hour Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Non-Faculty Job Category Non-Faculty Instructional & Research Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The East Carolina Community School involves cross campus collaboration to provide the students a spectrum of support and services to comprehensively address their academic, social-emotional, physical, and family/community needs. The school will include one class per grade level for kindergarten through 5th grade. The ECU Community school involves an integrated partnership with Pitt County Schools and will be housed within a local elementary school. The ECU Community School is housed within South Greenville Elementary School. Substitute teachers at the ECU Community School report to the ECU Community School Principal.
Job Duties
The College of Education is currently seeking a pool of individuals available to serve as University Community School Substitute Teachers in elementary classrooms within the East Carolina University Community School on an as-needed basis. This is a temporary, exempt professional staff (EPS) position in the College of Education. As an educator within the ECU Community School, the substitute teacher will work within a culture of innovation that supports effective instructional practices/strategies to promote student academic and personal success for all students in the school. The substitute teacher will work collaboratively with others to facilitate and implement innovative instruction to achieve the mission of the school. The substitute teacher will work collaboratively with the ECU Community School Principal and university faculty/staff to support the successful social-emotional, physical, and academic development of the students within.
Responsibilities:
This position is contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in elementary education (K-6); excellent oral and written communication skills; and evidence of skill in working with at risk student populations. Qualifying degrees must be conferred and received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Current or past professional North Carolina teaching license in elementary education (K-6) preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience with various student groups. Demonstrated experience performing in a self-directed capacity; organized with attention to detail; innovation and outcome oriented; technologically proficient across multiple platforms; possess strong interpersonal relationship skills including collaboration with various individuals; highly motivated and be willing to be receptive to innovative practices/procedures; willing to take the initiative to learn the duties/responsibilities/expectations of the work and operations of the community school; and willing to work alone or as a group/team when necessary.
License or Certification Required by the Department Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must submit a: (1) curriculum vitae/resume, (2) letter of application describing academic background, specific skills and experiences relevant to the position, (3) list of three references, including contact information, and (4) copies of transcripts. A copy of North Carolina educator's license is optional and may be added to your application but is not required for employment. Applicants will remain active during the stated open period (until the job close date listed below). Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals listed by the applicant in the References section within the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference that are submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. Official transcripts required prior to written contract offer.
Once candidates accepts the offer, they will be required to complete a criminal background check.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
Job Open Date 02/20/2026 Open Until Filled No Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 12/31/2026 Initial Screening Begins 02/23/2026 Rank Level Not Applicable Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/90639 Nondiscrimination Statement
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Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
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