Kairos Learning Teacher (2026-2027)

National Association of Episcopal Schools; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Brookhaven, GA seeks a culturally competent educator to serve as a Kairos Learning Teacher in Middle School.

The role focuses on small-group language arts and math support using Orton-Gillingham approaches to strengthen executive functioning and literacy in students with learning differences. The ideal candidate collaborates with teachers, families, and specialists to develop individualized goals, monitor progress, and foster independence and self-advocacy in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Orton-Gillingham approach.
• Experience teaching English/Language Arts.
• Experience supporting students with dyslexia or language-based differences.
• Strong differentiation and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach small-group language arts, math, and executive functioning sessions.
• Provide explicit instruction using Orton-Gillingham and research-based strategies.
• Support reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression.
• Instruct in executive functioning: organization, planning, time management, self-monitoring.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and families to set goals and monitor progress.
• Communicate student progress regularly to parents and teams.
• Coordinate with Kairos faculty and school staff to align strategies.
• Create an engaging, structured learning environment that supports diverse learners.

Skills

Orton-Gillingham

Differentiated Instruction

Collaboration

Executive Functioning

Communication

Organization

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Teaching certification

Job description

St Martin's Episcopal School
Brookhaven, GA United States

Division/Assignment: Middle School Employment Period: 10 months, paid over 12 months Position Type: Faculty, Exempt Reports To: Head of Middle School

Position Overview

St. Martin’s Episcopal School seeks a culturally competent, responsive, and student-centered educator to serve as a Kairos Learning Teacher in our Middle School.

The Middle School Kairos Learning Center (KLC) provides specialized academic support for students whose learning profiles indicate a need for additional strategies in executive functioning and language-based learning differences. Using the Orton-Gillingham approach and other research-based instructional practices, the Kairos Learning Teacher provides explicit, small-group instruction designed to strengthen students’ academic skills, executive functioning, independence, confidence, and self-advocacy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about working with Middle School students with learning differences and enjoys collaborating with classroom teachers, families, and other professionals to help students develop the strategies they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

The Kairos Learning Teacher will:

• Teach approximately four to five small-group classes focused on language arts, math, executive functioning, and academic support.
• Provide specialized instruction to small groups, generally six or fewer students, using the Orton-Gillingham approach and other research-based strategies.
• Provide explicit instruction and support in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and written expression.
• Teach executive functioning strategies including organization, planning, prioritization, time management, task initiation, and self-monitoring.
• Help students break long-term assignments and projects into manageable steps and monitor progress toward completion.
• Apply specialized learning strategies to students’ current academic work to help students transfer skills from Kairos to their other classes.
• Develop individualized goals and strategies based on students’ learning profiles, academic needs, and progress.
• Regularly monitor, evaluate, document, and communicate student academic progress.
• Foster increasing levels of independence, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and ownership of learning.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and grade-level teams to identify and implement strategies that support individual student learning needs.
• Coordinate with classroom teachers regarding assignments, projects, assessments, and other academic expectations.
• Partner with other Kairos faculty, the English Department, school counselor, and Middle School leadership to provide coordinated student support.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, successes, challenges, and opportunities for continued growth.
• Collaborate with approved outside practitioners and specialists who may be involved in supporting individual students.
• Participate in parent conferences, Parent Night, faculty meetings, grade-level and departmental meetings, professional development, and other required School activities.
• Create a structured, supportive, and engaging learning environment responsive to diverse learning needs.
• Integrate appropriate technology, digital resources, and instructional tools to enhance student learning.
• Support the mission, values, programs, and broader life of St. Martin’s Episcopal School.
• Chaperone field trips, including local field trips, and fall and spring overnight trips
• Chaperone one Middle School dance
• Adheres to all school policies, including safety and emergency procedures

Qualifications

Required

• Knowledge of the Orton-Gillingham approach.
• Previous experience teaching English / language arts.
• Experience teaching or supporting students with dyslexia and/or other language-based learning differences.
• Strong understanding of differentiated instruction and strategies for supporting diverse learners.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively as part of a student-centered team.
• Commitment to helping students develop confidence, independence, self-advocacy, and executive functioning skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in education, special education, reading, literacy, learning differences, or a related field.
• Three to five years of classroom teaching experience.
• Experience working with Middle School students, particularly grades 5–8.
• Experience providing individualized or small-group academic intervention.
• Additional training or certification in dyslexia, structured literacy, executive functioning, or related areas.
• Appropriate teaching certification.
• Previous experience in an independent school environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a patient, encouraging, and highly organized educator who understands that students with learning differences bring individual strengths and learning needs to the classroom. The candidate will build strong relationships with students, maintain high expectations, communicate effectively with families and colleagues, and use research-based strategies to help students become increasingly confident and independent learners.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, flexible, reflective, culturally responsive, and committed to continued professional growth.

Work Schedule and Position Status

This is a 10-month Faculty position, paid over 12 months , following the School’s academic calendar. The standard schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Additional hours may occasionally be required for faculty meetings, parent conferences, Parent Night, professional development, school events, and other responsibilities associated with the position.

The position is a full-time, benefits-eligible faculty position. The role is salaried and exempt per FLSA guidelines.

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily performed indoors in classroom and school environments, with noise levels ranging from quiet to moderately loud. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, talk, read, hear, and use hands for writing, typing, handling instructional materials, and operating technology. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About St. Martin’s Episcopal School

Founded in 1959, St. Martin’s Episcopal School is a coeducational, independent day school serving students from preschool through 8th grade. The School welcomes families of all faiths and is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment for students and employees alike.

St. Martin’s Episcopal School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.