6th - 8th Grade Personalized Learning Educator (Fall 2026)

The Anchor School; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Eligibility for Teacher Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) membership

Provision of laptop and necessary supplies

Job summary

The Anchor School in Decatur, Georgia is seeking a passionate 6th - 8th Grade Personalized Learning Educator for a full-time role starting in July 2026. This educator will lead students through a unique learning experience, developing their knowledge and skills while focusing on holistic student development.

With a commitment to creating supportive classroom environments, the ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in education, experience in a school setting, and a track record of strong instructional leadership. A competitive salary ranging from $50,000 to $60,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• Full-time classroom experience in a school setting.
• 1–3 years of experience in middle school settings, preferred.
• Background check required (passed).

Responsibilities

• Write or review lesson plans for your subject matter.
• Engage in ongoing data-driven assessments.
• Coordinate with industry professionals for curricular design.

Skills

Instructional Leadership

Classroom Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Advanced degree in education or related field

Job description

6th - 8th Grade Personalized Learning Educator (Fall 2026)

The Anchor School is a village of educators, families, and community members that partners with 6th through 12th grade students to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond. Through commitment to excellent instruction, community partnerships, and holistic student development, the school cultivates anchors that build a more just and equitable future.

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate, detail‑oriented, mission‑driven teacher who is great with people and understands that the foundation of a great school starts with great instructional leadership in the classroom.

The Anchor School is committed to safe and supportive learning environments where all students can thrive. Teachers create classroom cultures that drive student success, support holistic development, facilitate personal growth, and nurture a sense of safety, security, and confidence for every student.

At a minimum, the responsibilities of Lead Teachers shall be:

Instructional Leadership

• Write or review daily, weekly, and unit‑level plans for your subject matter.
• Build a warm, supportive, achievement‑oriented culture throughout the school.
• Internalize, personalize, and execute daily lesson plans.
• Make instructional decisions with joy, care for the whole child, and purpose.
• Teach every lesson with a clear vision for student success that reflects high academic and behavioral standards.
• Engage in an ongoing data‑driven cycle of assessment, analysis, and action.
• Provide consistent rules, routines, and procedures for students.
• Implement school‑wide systems that are designed to ensure academic and behavioral alignment.
• Participate in an annual 4‑week staff training prior to school opening in the fall.

Families and Students

• Support the holistic development of middle school students.
• Advise 12–15 students per year.
• Engage families through phone calls, home visits, and notes.

Compliance

• Commit to deliver on the strategic goals of the school.
• Eagerly engage in a learning community that prioritizes daily professional development.
• Adhere to all requirements outlined in personalized plans for student success (e.g., IEP, 504 Plan, Individualized Graduation Plan).
• Collaborate with the Director of Personalized Learning to advance student achievement for all students.

Project Lead Teacher Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinate with industry professionals and community partners to design curricular experiences that allow students to solve real‑world problems.
• Plan and co‑teach an interdisciplinary project‑based curriculum that exposes students to a real‑world problem and gives them an opportunity to present their solutions.
• Collaborate with teachers across the grade level to build connections for students between disciplines and subjects.
• Plan and design a celebration of student learning each semester with the Director of Middle School and Head of School.

Lead Teachers may perform other duties that support students of The Anchor School. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Start Date: July 2026

Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 per year

Other Benefits: Competitive compensation package, comprehensive health benefits, eligibility for Teacher Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) membership, and provision of laptop and necessary supplies.

Reporting Structure: Lead Teachers report directly to a Director‑Level position (depending on their department).

Hours: Full‑time position starting in July 2026.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has an advanced degree in education, the content area, or a related field and full‑time classroom experience in a school setting. The candidate must demonstrate alignment to the school’s mission and vision, commitment to community stakeholder engagement, and an entrepreneurial style of leadership.

• Full‑time classroom experience in a school setting.
• Experience teaching your content, either in small group or large group setting.
• 1–3 years of experience in middle school settings, preferred.
• Highly organized.
• Strong communicator and collaborator.
• Able to problem‑solve and think creatively about establishing systems and structures for a new school.
• Able to coordinate multiple moving parts and tasks on a daily basis.
• Background check required (passed).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Anchor School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.