Careers at Maureen Joy
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Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Maureen Joy Charter School. We strive to employ a diverse cadre of teachers and staff who are anti-racist and equity-driven; collaborate enthusiastically with others; and find joy in teaching, learning, and growing.
Maureen Joy Charter School is a K-8th grade public charter school located in Old East Durham, North Carolina. It was founded in 1997 by a group of dedicated community members who wanted to create a new vision for public schools in Durham. It has grown from a small number of children and teachers in a church basement to over 620 scholars and more than 100 employees. Our school is tuition-free and open to the public, with admission determined by a random lottery. We believe all children can succeed regardless of race, neighborhood, or the income of their families and the children at our school have demonstrated this time and again.
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Our Values#Changethenarrative
equity + access
#Allhands
teamwork + collaboration
#choosejoy
relationships + celebrations
#Excellenceisahabit
high expectations + consistency
#AlwaysGettingBetter
reflection + refinement
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Professional Growth
We believe that great teachers are the key to student learning, so we are purposeful about providing exemplary professional development. Our staff culture reflects excitement around receiving and implementing feedback, growing in content and craft, and applying consistent and effective classroom practices. Professional development at Joy includes several key components:
| Instructional Coaching | Monthly Professional Development | Team Collaboration |
| Every teacher receives individualized support from an instructional Coach through regular classroom observations and feedback, curriculum and content internalization partnership, and tailored support to meet each teacher’s individual needs. | One day each month is set aside for professional development designed by our Instructional Leadership Team. Topics are determined based on school goals, data, and team input. Teachers and staff engage in culture sessions, content-specific training, and collaborative grade-level planning. | Our Teamwork and Collaboration value comes alive through weekly grade-level and content-specific team meetings. |
Durham, NC
The city of Durham and the Raleigh/Durham area is a vibrant community that is home to many nonprofit organizations, premier universities, hospitals, and research institutes. Durham’s rich history makes it a complex, engaging, and fascinating city. Home to several of the nation’s first African American learning institutions, business ownership and community leadership, it was also a pivotal force during the civil rights movement. In recent years, Durham’s revitalized downtown area, diverse neighborhoods, universities, and Research Triangle Park has drawn a diverse population of people from around the nation and world.
Residents of Durham can’t stop talking about how much they love their city. Whether it’s eating at a delicious new downtown restaurant in the city that was voted by Southern Living as “The South’s Tastiest Town”, attending a Durham Bulls baseball game, or volunteering at a local community organization, Durhamites love enjoying and giving back to their city.
Learn more about living in and/or relocating to Durham
Living in Durham also means access to all the Triangle has to offer across Chapel Hill and Raleigh. If you are considering relocating to Durham to join our team, you may want to check out the companies, jobs, and neighborhoods across the area. There is a place for everyone!
RALEIGH
Raleigh, the City of Oaks, is home to Red Hat, WakeMed, IBM, SAS and more. Check out Raleigh businesses through the Chamber of Commerce here.
CHAPEL HILL
Home of the UNC Tarheels, many of our teachers are alumna from the University of North Carolina. The town down the road offers great restaurants, access the university events, and a home away from home.
MORRISVILLE/CARY
You work in Durham and your partner works in Raleigh? Morrisville and Cary rest in the midpoint betweeen Durham and Raleigh, offering an option for families looking to compromise on their commute.