ETHOS (Online) Faculty | English

Curriculum and Online Class Structure

• Implement existing curriculum in Ethos online learning environments.
• Create additional assessments and learning activities as needed.
• Help students excel at the AP Exams as applicable.
• Maintain regular synchronous sessions (minimum of ten sessions per semester per section).
• Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner (within 24-72 hours).
• Enter final course grades after consultation with lead faculty and/or program director by Ethos deadline.
• Courses must be aligned with GAC face-to-face courses in curriculum, assessments, and outcomes.

Communication

• Maintain regular points of contact at minimum 3 times per week with students either individually or in groups.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• This includes responding to Ethos emails within one business day.
• Collaborate with GAC teacher of the same course at least weekly.
• Actively participate in PLC meetings as determined needed by the Chair of the PLC.

Student Engagement and Assessment

• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Actively alert supervisors of drops in students’ grades and/or engagement.
• Analyze data from Ethos students in comparison to GAC F2F students.
• Use the data to inform teaching and learning opportunities in Ethos and GAC F2F.

Miscellaneous

• Actively participate in regular required job-embedded professional development courses designed for the continual growth of the teaching and learning process at Ethos.
• Analyze data after the midterm and final exam of each semester with the Academic Dean of Ethos to measure student progress and inform the teaching and learning process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in subject area is required; a master’s degree is preferred;
• Current teaching certificate in Secondary Education is required;
• Knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning styles.
• Relevant teaching experience of 3+ years required, with AP experience in subject area preferred;
• Experience with reading AP Exams either as Reader or Tablet Leader for College Board is preferred;
• Previous online teaching experience strongly preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines;
• Ability to lead classroom and other activities with a heart of Christ and be an example of Christ to our students;
• Applicant must be able to create a curriculum that meets state/national/College Board and Ethos requirements;
• Applicant must be able to work with other Ethos educators to facilitate horizontal and vertical alignment of curriculum;
• Must be committed to the growth and promotion of the subject area at Ethos and in the community;
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices;
• Ability to embrace innovation as a tool to teach, engage, and motivate students;
• Share Ethos’ commitment to differentiated learning and exhibit comprehension of 21st Century learning skills, concepts, and tools;
• Computer literate in software and internet-based applications;
• Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus;
• Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable;
• Capacity to quickly learn new software applications;
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty, and staff;
• Share a passion for online education as an effective model for educating students for the future.

Physical Requirements

• Majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone.
• Must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Manage conversations online and by telephone.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Completion of Successful background check
• Acknowledgment of and agreement with GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
• Ethos School Statement of Faith

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Greater Atlanta Christian School seeks applicants who are in concert with and will support its mission.
• GAC strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve.
• We foster fairness and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.