Middle School Teacher

Pinecrest Academy; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinecrest Academy in Cumming, Georgia, is seeking a dedicated Middle School Teacher to create and maintain an effective learning environment. This full-time role involves planning lessons, implementing differentiated instruction, and communicating regularly with students and parents.

The ideal candidate will hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and possess a Professional License in Education. The teacher will embody the Catholic mission by modeling Gospel values and fostering a love for learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education or subject taught.
• Professional License in Education required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out lessons in the subject taught.
• Implement differentiated instruction techniques.
• Maintain regular communication with parents concerning student progress.

Skills

Effective communication

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education

Professional License in Education

Job description

Position Overview

The Middle School teacher creates and maintains an effective learning environment for his students. The teacher knows, assimilates, and fully practices the ideals, principles, and teaching methodology of integral formation. The teacher carries out his or her work professionally and with a spirit of initiative, creating an environment of confidence and respect. The Middle School teacher fosters a love for the truth, and a love for learning, and works to effectively carry out the mission of forming Christian servant leaders. This is a full-time40 hours a week, 42-weeks-a-year position and offers a competitivesalary and benefits.

Qualifications

The Middle School Teacher should meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education or subject taught (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Professional License in Education

Specific Responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of the Middle School Teacher include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Plan and carry out lessons in subject taught
• Select and use a variety of learning resources and technology to effectively reach all students
• Implement differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of students
• Develop and maintain curriculum map and submit all lesson plans to department chair as directed
• Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
• Assess student work and give timely and appropriate feedback;
• Communicate areas of student concern to parents in a timely manner
• Maintain regular and professional communication with parents concerning student academic progress
• Communicate areas of concern to department chair in a timely manner
• Teach students as an entire class or in small groups
• Communicate with parents about students’ progress
• Work with individual students to challenge them, to improve their abilities, and to work on their weaknesses
• Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state
• Develop and enforce classroom rules
• Maintain an effective and formative classroom environment according to school guidelines using appropriate classroom management techniques
• Monitor environment to ensure that it remains clean, safe, and in good condition
• Supervise students outside of the classroom—for example, at lunchtime or recess
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of school celebrations, activities, academic contests, and formation programs
• Work directly with Grade Level supervisor and administration to implement a positive school culture and carry out the mission of forming Christian servant leaders
• Effectively carry out assigned extra duties
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times with students

To perform other duties as assigned by the Principal of the school.