High School Science Coach/Teacher

Company: Northeast Academy for Aerospace & Advanced Tec
Location: Elizabeth City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH/MENTOR (TEACHER) DESCRIPTION Position : Instructional Coach/Mentor (Teacher) Reports To : Principal Salary : Commensurate with experience and qualifications Benefits : Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS) and NC State Health Plan FLSA Status : Exempt Work Week Schedule : Monday – Friday Work Hours : 7:45AM – 4:00PM; occasional evenings and weekends Employment Term : 10 months Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies is a public regional STEM school located in a newly renovated, 62,000 sq ft facility in the heart of Elizabeth City, less than an hour drive from the beautiful Outer Banks and the metropolitan Tidewater Virginia area. Our coaches facilitate learning through hands-on, project and problem based instruction thoughtfully designed to challenge students. We encourage and support each other to think differently, creatively, and purposefully about teaching and learning, keeping with the idea that we’re all teachers, we’re all learners, and we all have potential for high intellectual and professional growth throughout our lives. Position Purpose Coaches (teachers) at NEAAAT demonstrate a commitment to ensure that every student graduates from high school ready for college, careers, and life. Through rigorous teaching and learning based on a common instructional framework, Coaching and Learning the NEAAAT Way , and a set of common core values that include teamwork, inclusiveness, challenge, professionalism, innovation, and service, educators at NEAAAT partner with students to foster a culture of collaborative learning. Instructional coaches strive to provide students with the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will enable them to participate fully in a technologically-rich, contemporary society. Our team is positive, enthusiastic, and proactive, with a demonstrated passion for working with middle and high school age students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plan, prepare, and deliver rigorous e nga g ing les sons in ways that build upon individual strengths and offer students maximum opportunities to participate in the planning and direction of their own learning experience Engage all s tudent s in learning u s ing a contextual project based instructional format Lead students to develop soft skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills Utilize technology to facilitate instruction and maximize student learning Employ a variety of assessment tools and strategies to measure student progress toward learning, college and career goals Identify and select different instruction al resources and methods to meet students' varying n eeds Counsel students through service as an Advisor in the Advisory Program Promote high e xpec t a tion s and the skills needed for success beyond high school Commun icat e necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding s tudent progress and stude nt needs Promote family support of students’ learning experience within the context of multicultural understanding and competencies Promote and enhance the instructional program by leveraging home, school, and community partnerships to address barriers to learning and achievement Develop and provide training and educational programs that address the goals and mission of the educational institution Demonstrate personal commitment to professional growth through participation in professional learning activities Contributes as a member of a high performing team Performs other duties as assigned and as necessary to fulfill the day-to-day needs of the school Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong academic foundation with the ability to inte gra t e STEM across content areas Understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success Familiarity with current trends and leading innovations in education Ability to work effectively in a collegial, team-centered environment Intrinsically motivated and dedicated to continuous professional and personal growth Ability to effectively engage parents and community in the learning process Represents the school positively in the community. Excellent organizational skills and communication skills, both written and oral Understands the critical nature of building positive working relationships with students, parents and colleagues Effective in integrating technology into the classroom to enhance learning Education, Training, Experience Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; Master’s degree or higher preferred Minimum of three years experience as a middle or high school teacher preferred Certification and License Requirements Open to experienced educators or Career changers with relevant math/STEM backgrounds. NC Professional Educator’s License preferred, but not required. Other Possess a deep commitment to serve the needs of stu dent s a nd families who a re first generation college goers and those typically underrepresented in postsecondary education and STEM fields Serves as a brand ambassador for the school and, in doing so, models a personal commitment to excellence and strong adherence to the school’s core values through verbal/written communications, behaviors and actions. NEAAAT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NEAAAT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Keywords: Northeast Academy for Aerospace & Advanced Tec, Portsmouth , High School Science Coach/Teacher, Education / Teaching , Elizabeth City, Virginia