​Employment

Thank you for your interest in Pioneer Springs Community School. 
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We offer a innovative environment where teachers are invited to hone their craft and focus on students. We also offer competitive pay and benefits. Please be in touch with the school at 704-494-0777 to inquire about specific positions or email Becky Friend, Director of Academics and Operations, at beckyf@pioneersprings.org.

Interested in Substitute Teaching?
Please call the school at 704-494-0777 to inquire about the current need. 

PSCS is seeking to fill the following positions for the 19/20 school year:

• Speech Language Pathologist:  Pioneer Springs seeks a knowledgable, creative, flexible SLP to serve students with a variety of speech-related issues in 19-20.  This full-time position delivers individual and small-group instruction relative to individual education plans.  The SLP also screens and evaluates students for placement as needed.  The position is a valuable member of the Student Support Services Team and contributes to the MTSS process for the school.  Ideal qualities might include independence, confidence, compassion, a good sense of humor, and a strong work ethic.  A current NC certificate for SLP is required.  Is this you? 

• Steward:  The definition of steward is someone who oversees a property or entity, a responsibility rooted in care.  The Steward of Pioneer Springs is charged with the care and oversight of our 7 acre property, including two buildings on the historic registry and green space encompassing a pond, forest grounds, and various paths.  Our steward must be a jack-of-all-trades, someone who dabbles in carpentry and plumbing, custodial care and general maintenance.  Ideal qualities might include experience with home or residential upkeep, an independence and self-directed nature, someone of personal integrity, a strong desire to help others and to do a job well done.  Is this you?

• Middle School (7-8th grade) teachers:  Pioneer Springs continues to grow and expand each year and, as such, will be adding 8th grade to its middle school offerings for the 2019-2020 school year.  We are seeking dynamic, grounded, innovative, certified teachers who aren't dependent upon prescribed instructional materials to engage learners.  We seek teachers to instruct small classes of 7th and 8th graders, to design instruction rooted in student needs, primary resources, and project-based inquiry.  Our ideal candidates will enjoy the angsty adolescent, desire a collaborative environment, know how to be firm and loving, isn't afraid to take it outside, and plans with an eye toward integrated thinking.  Is this you?

• Part-time Music Teacher:  The fine arts are an integral part of the Basic School philosophy and are integrated into instruction themes at Pioneer Springs Community School.  We seek a part-time music teacher to facilitate the SCOS for music across our elementary and middle schools, as well as to interweave music education throughout instruction in the other disciplines.  An ideal candidate would be able to carry a tune, might know how to play an instrument (including pushing play on a recording), enjoys sharing a love for song with others, doesn't mind making, is familiar with music instruction in a structured setting, i.e. schools, church, camps, and loves being with kids.  Is this you? 

• Assistant Director, Academics and Operations:  Pioneer Springs seeks a thoughtful, resourceful, tenacious colleague to join us in an administrative role for the 19-20 school year.  Responsibilities will include a significant role in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of our academic program, including providing authentic feedback and support for colleagues.  An ideal candidate will be licensed in NC and might have additional endorsements, administrative strongly favored; a background in STEM or technology/ digital teaching & learning expertise might also be useful, as well as a history of growing schools and strengthening academic performance outcomes.  This role includes leadership of the Discovery Team (intervention team), service as a LEA representative, practice conduct instructional observations based on the NCEES model, and can handle the mercurial nature of administrative tasks.  Our ideal candidate might be even-tempered, experienced, easy to laugh and hard to fluster, can navigate difficult conversations, is discreet, has strong collaboration skills and enjoys a challenge.  Is this you?  

Employment Application

Please return your completed application to Becky Friend by mail at PO Box 480537, Charlotte, NC 28269 or by email at beckyf@pioneersprings.org.