Middle School Faculty | English Teacher

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.
• Serving as a sponsor of student organizations and participating in campus and community events.
• Performing other related work as needed.
• 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 education is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience of 3+ years.
• Prior experience and successful teaching in specialized area.

Certifications

• 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 English educators to facilitate horizontal and vertical alignment of the curriculum.
• Committed to the growth and promotion 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.
• Acknowledgment of and agreement with GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.

Perks and Benefits

• GAC offers competitive salary and benefits including: All-inclusive dining program, onsite fitness center, professional development, healthcare benefits, student loan debt repayment assistance, retirement plan, and 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.
• Greater Atlanta Christian School is an equal opportunity employer. As allowed by federal law, Greater Atlanta Christian School seeks applicants who are in concert with and will support its mission.