5th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Kids for the Future; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Centennial Academy is seeking a Teacher (Grades K-5) to plan, organize, and implement instructional strategies through a Project-based Learning environment rich in STEAM education.

The role emphasizes integrating technology, participating in ongoing professional development, and fostering family and community engagement while delivering rigorous lessons and assessing student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Georgia Certification (T4-T7) is required.
• If Georgia Certification has not been acquired, provide GACE completion assessment data with proficient rating in area(s) of teaching field.
• Collaboration within curriculum and instruction to design and implement Project-based Learning and STEAM instruction.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provides content-related instruction based on PBL and STEAM curriculum.
• Integrates intentional technology into classroom instruction.
• Participates in professional learning in PBL/STEAM to support innovation.
• Creates a classroom environment that promotes active learning.
• Demonstrates performance-based instruction and assessment knowledge.
• Communicates with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Facilitates home-school communication via conferences, calls, and written communications.
• Plans and delivers rigorous and engaging lessons.
• Collaborates with parents/guardians in the student's educational program.
• Prepares for duties in case of absence and monitors punctuality.
• Follows county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional ethics and supports staff morale.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Georgia Certification (T4-T7)

GACE completion data (if not certified)

Job description

• Base Pay $62,434.00 - $128,375.00 / Year
• Manage Others No

Teacher (Grades K-5)

Job Summary:

The Centennial Academy teacher will utilize current strategies and theories to plan, organize and implement instructional strategies for Centennial Academy students through a Project-based Learning environment steeped in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) instruction.

Essential Duties:

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Centennial Academy's PBL and STEAM curriculum
• Integrates intentional technology into classroom instruction
• Actively participates and utilizes professional learning, specifically in the PBL and STEAM fields to support innovation
• Provides a classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject areas
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
• Communicates responsibly with all students, parents, colleagues, stakeholders and school leadership
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Plans and facilitates rigorous and engaging lessons
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student's educational program
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Builds a classroom structure where challenge is valued and expected
• Believes that successful outcomes are possible for all students

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• T4-T7 Georgia Certification required
• If Georgia Certification has not been acquired, candidates must produce Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) completion assessment data with proficient rating in area(s) of desired teaching field.
• Works collaboratively within curriculum and instruction to design and implement project-based learning and STEAM instruction
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Abilities required:

• Normal school related working conditions to be expected, i.e. standing, sitting, etc.
• Ability to collaborate well with others

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.