High School Faculty | English

Responsibilities

• Maintaining regular office hours and before/after school help sessions in order to advise and assist students in a variety of areas including potential careers in their related field of study.
• Assessing students and analyzing results; refining and differentiating classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Actively participating in the PK12 English Professional Learning Community.
• Communicating regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Managing student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participating in job-embedded professional development courses designed for the continual growth of the teaching and learning process at GAC.
• Identifying unique student needs and collaborating with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Living out the mission, vision, and core values of Greater Atlanta Christian School professionally and personally.
• Serving as a sponsor of student organizations and participating in campus and community events.
• Performing other related work as needed.

Requirements

• Interest to contribute the GAC school community outside of the classroom as an athletic coach, student advisor, student club leader, or assist with other co-curricular activities.

Education And Experience

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in English education is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Teaching experience of 3+ years.
• Prior experience and success teaching specialized English area.

Certifications

• A current Georgia Renewable Teaching Certificate in Secondary English Education is required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Capabilities

• Knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning styles.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Lead the classroom and other activities with a heart of Christ and be an example of Christ to our students.
• Create a curriculum that meets state/national/College Board and GAC requirements.
• Work with other Science educators to facilitate horizontal and vertical alignment of the curriculum.
• Committed to the growth and promotion of the sciences at GAC and in the community.
• Willingness to reflect on and improve instructional practices.
• Embrace technological innovation as a tool to teach, engage, and motivate students.
• Share GAC’s commitment to differentiated learning and exhibit comprehension of 21st-century learning skills, concepts, and tools.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful background check, reference checking, and drug/alcohol screening clearance;
• Statement of Faith and Community Covenant Acknowledgment and Agreement with GAC.

Perks And Benefits

• All-inclusive dining program,
• onsite fitness center,
• professional development,
• healthcare benefits,
• student loan debt repayment assistance,
• retirement plan,
• a Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals.

Qualifications

• 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.
• We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job that is engaged and passionate about promoting our faith-based mission for our students.