Business Teacher

About This Role

Peachtree Academy in Covington, GA is hiring a Business Teacher to oversee early childhood education programming. This leadership role requires a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and offers $40,000 – $41,000/Yr.

What You'll Do

• Teach high school students in courses such as:
  • Personal Finance and life skills
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Technology and Career Readiness
• Evaluate and grade student assignments, projects, presentations, and assessments.
• Develop engaging lesson plans, syllabi, classroom activities, and instructional materials.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions that connect business concepts to real-world applications.
• Encourage critical thinking, leadership, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Stay current with industry trends and educational best practices through professional development, research, conferences, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to high school students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and technology. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.
• Collaborate with members of the business community to improve programs, to develop new programs, and to provide student access to learning opportunities, such as internships.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.
• Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Marketing, Finance, Technology, or a related field.
• Teaching certification preferred, but industry professionals with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Passion for mentoring and inspiring young people.

Nice to Have

• Outgoing personality that enjoys working with students and parents.
• A team player who works well with others.

Benefits

About Peachtree Academy

Peachtree Academy is a state-of-the-art private Christian school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. We are fully accredited at the highest level through Cognia (formerly AdvancED), reflecting our commitment to excellence in academics, leadership, and continuous improvement. At Peachtree Academy, we challenge and inspire students every day through rigorous academics, strong character development, and meaningful growth opportunities. Our faculty members are innovative educators who are passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders and making a lasting difference in the lives of their students. Our students regularly compete in a variety of academic events, including Math Olympics, Creative Writing competitions, Spelling Bees, and Science Fairs. We also offer more than 17 athletic teams, encouraging teamwork, discipline, and school pride. We believe in educating the whole child. Students are encouraged to explore their gifts and talents through a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including soccer, football, baseball, archery, language programs, chess, drama, music, and dance.

About Peachtree Prep, our Early Childhood Division

The early childhood division of the school bases its academic program on a weekly unit of study for academic advancement. Teachers use lesson plans to guide the delivery of information and address individual issues of advanced skill levels or areas of improvement that are needed. Parents may supplement the curriculum by bringing in books, materials, or ideas related to the theme for the benefit of the class.

Common Questions

• What ECE credentials are required for this position?
• This role requires a bachelor's degree required.
• What does this position pay?
• This Business Teacher role pays $40,000 to $41,000/Yr.
• Is this full-time or part-time?
• This job is Full Time.