Middle School ELA & Social Studies Teacher

The Kindezi Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Atlanta is seeking a Middle School ELA & Social Studies Teacher to develop targeted lessons and maintain a supportive classroom environment. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant teaching certification, and experience in urban schools. This position offers a comprehensive compensation package aligning with the school’s established salary scale based on education and years of service.

Benefits

Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension

Paid time off

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Be a United States citizen or have authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain teaching certification.
• 3+ years of teaching experience in an urban environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons and administer assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Maintain a positive learning environment while managing classroom behavior.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and revise academic programs.

Skills

Differentiated Instruction

Classroom Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

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Description

The Kindezi Teacher develops and delivers high-quality, data-driven differentiated instruction while fostering a positive learning environment. They instruct students in a classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.

Description

The Kindezi Teacher develops and delivers high-quality, data-driven differentiated instruction while fostering a positive learning environment. They instruct students in a classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.

Reports to: Principal

Performance Responsibilities

Instruction

• Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Administers various types of assessments to monitor student’s comprehension of the material. Administer and/or supports state and local testing processes and policies.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• When in a classroom environment, responsible for daily classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment
• Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, recording grades, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula.
• Coordinates conferences with parents and guardians to review student’s performance, behavior and other issues.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Develop and deliver high-quality differentiated instruction in one or more subject areas
• Implement MTSS structures to support all scholars
• Analyze data and develop action plans to constantly improve student achievement through rigorous and meaningful differentiated instruction.
• Ensure that all 504 & IEPs are met to support the individual needs of the student.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that cultivates both the academic and socio-emotional needs of the students with tier one interventions in place
• Strive to meet network and school-based academic and social-emotional learning goals
• Plan and execute field trips and project-based learning opportunities
  
  

Professionalism

• Actively participate in instructional coaching sessions, professional development, and lesson planning clinics
• Be prompt and present daily; eager to participate in parent meetings, and other school functions that require student supervision after hours.
• Develop meaningful relationships with students and their families by keeping them informed on education-related issues and school events
• Openly collaborate with ALL staff members: partner teacher, network content teams, grade level team, special area teachers, school assistants, operational staff, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance and be available to work on-site, during regular business hours and as needed.
• Adhere to network parent communication policy/guidelines
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Attends faculty meetings, teacher training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence
• Actively supports fellow teachers through collaboration, coverage, and challenges
  
  

Key Attributes

• Aligns with the Kindezi mission and core values
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
• Dedicated reflective thinker with a growth mindset
• Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances with high expectations
  
  

Requirements

• Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (2.4+ GPA)
• Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate
• Be eligible for a Georgia Professional Commission Teaching Certification
• Must have reliable transportation to work at The Kindezi West and Old Fourth Ward campus throughout the week
  
  

Required Certifications

• Active Level 4 teacher certification issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission highly preferred, or have reciprocity eligibility, OR
• May adhere to ONE of the following alternative credentialing options:
• Hold a Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the subject matter in which you teach (ie. Social Studies, French, Elementary Education, English, etc.);
• Have evidence of 21+ credit hours in specialized training in the subject(s) taught, such as an academic major or the equivalent in the subject(s);
• Pass or exempt the GACE Program Admissions Assessment; or
• Pass the GACE content assessment for the area/subject taught
  
  

Work Experience

• 3+ years of teaching experience in an urban environment preferred
  
  

Compensation/Benefits

• Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary scale based on verified degree level and years of experience
• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.
  
  

Job Classification

• Work Days: 202 School Staff
• Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Management

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