Substitute Teacher

Greater Atlanta Christian; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining program

Onsite fitness center

Professional development

Healthcare benefits

Student loan debt repayment assistance

Retirement plan

Christian community

Job summary

Greater Atlanta Christian School (GACS) in Norcross, GA, a faith-infused, academically rigorous community, is seeking dedicated staff to support classroom instruction and student care. The role emphasizes safety, dignity for every child, and collaboration with teachers to uphold the school’s faith-based mission.

Applicants should value inclusivity and be willing to align with GACS’s Community Covenant and Statement of Faith, contributing to a caring, Christian learning environment for students

Qualifications

• We seek candidates who value inclusivity and are committed to promoting our faith-based mission.
• We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every listed qualification.

Responsibilities

• Follow an age-appropriate curriculum and classroom teacher instructions.
• Maintain order in the classroom and supervise students at all times.
• Ensure student safety and treat each child with dignity and respect for cultural background.
• Demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude; communicate effectively with others.
• Maintain confidentiality in all classroom matters and school information.
• Complete successful background check and drug/alcohol screening clearance.
• Acknowledge and align with the School's Community Covenant and Statement of Faith.

Job description

Description

Greater Atlanta Christian School (GACS) is a leading independent school in northeast Georgia in Norcross. We are a faith-infused, academically rich community, ranked at the top of the state for teaching quality, arts, and athletics. We are Christians, change-makers, dreamers, aspirers, and hard workers. Together, we are raising a generation of bright, inspired, generous leaders. We share in a community where high academic rigor is matched by active faith and a deep commitment to caring for one another in a collegiate-style campus. We live out our passions, our curiosity, our faith, and our pursuit to Be Greater.

The mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School is to help each student grow as Jesus did, in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow an age-appropriate curriculum and the instructions of the classroom teacher as closely as possible
• Maintain order in the classroom
• Supervise students at all times
• Ensure the safety of the children, and treat each child with dignity and respect for his/her cultural background.
• Caring and compassionate attitude is a must
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Successful background check, and drug/alcohol clearance
• Acknowledgment of, and agreement with, the School's Community Covenant and Statement of Faith.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Successful background check, reference checking, and drug/alcohol screening clearance.
• Acknowledgment of agreement with GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
• Statement of Faith and Community Covenant

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• GAC offers benefits for eligible employees; including: All-inclusive dining program, onsite fitness center, professional development, healthcare benefits, student loan debt repayment assistance, retirement plan, and a Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• GAC strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job that is engaged and passionate about promoting our faith-based mission for our students, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
• We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of the qualifications listed. Feel free to contact us with any questions about your application.

Greater Atlanta Christian School is an equal opportunity employer. As allowed by federal law, Greater Atlanta Christian School seeks applicants who are in concert with and will support its mission.