Kindergarten Teacher

The Main Street Academy; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Main Street Academy is seeking dedicated educators to enhance student learning and ensure mastery of the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Successful candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree and a valid teaching certification, while exhibiting collaborative skills and a commitment to providing a positive and effective learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university.
• Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Professional Standards Commission certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction to students and ensure mastery of the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and facilitate home-school communication.
• Integrate technology into classroom instruction.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Technology utilization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Technology for instruction

Job description

Work Site: The Main Street Academy; College Park, GA

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt; Benefits Eligible

The Main Street Academy (TMSA) is looking for teachers with varying levels of experience, including recent graduates, to join our team. Successful candidates will be responsible for delivering instruction to students, fostering their learning, and ensuring mastery of the Georgia Standards of Excellence. If you are intrigued by the prospect of joining the TMSA team, we invite you to take a moment to apply and learn more about the exciting opportunities we have to offer.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university(Conferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate in the applicable field

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) standards
• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on TMSA’s curriculum programs
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
• Nurture an academically rich and positive classroom environment that promotes active scholar learning and development in the subject area
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instructions and assessment
• Communicates responsibly with all students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephone calls, and sending email/written communications
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student's educational program
• Adhere to all SPED, SST, 504, IEP plans and accommodations for scholars
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies, and procedure
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Avoid behaviors that detract from staff morale
• Support TMSA goals, initiatives, programs, and processes
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Principal or Assistant Principals

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experienced in collaborating with teacher teams and adapting work to the needs of colleagues and students
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction
• Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision
• Knowledge and experience using technology for communication, data analysis, gathering and organizing information for presentations
• Working knowledge of current research and resources in content areas
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Family Education Rights and Privacy (FERPA) requirements.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of TMSA, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.