High School Social Science Teacher

Location

Norcross, GA | United States

Job 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 care for one another in a collegiate-style campus. We live out our passions, our curiosity, our faith, and our pursuit to  Be Greater.

We are still in the process of determining our needs for the 2024-25 school year. In the meantime, we are proactively seeking engaging Christian individuals who would be interested in joining our faculty community for the next school year.

Do you want to?  

• Teach curriculum in the respective discipline for grades 9-12,
• Assess students and analyze results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs,
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices,
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress,
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged,
• Maintain regular office hours in order to advise and assist students in a variety of areas including potential careers in their related field of study,
• Actively participate in professional development activities,
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs,
• Serve as sponsors of student organizations and participate in campus and community events,
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Greater Atlanta Christian School, and
• Perform other related work as needed.

Qualifications

Our school strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job who aligns with 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 our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.

Is this you?

• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness;
• An authentic godly demonstration of love for students and a desire to personally invest in their spiritual, emotional, and social maturation;
• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline closely related to the curriculum area; a master’s degree is preferred;
• Teaching experience within the specific discipline is preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices;
• Ability to embrace innovation as a tool to teach, engage, and motivate students;
• Knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning styles;
• Share GAC’s commitment to differentiated learning and exhibit comprehension of connected learning skills, concepts, and tools;
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community;
• Knowledge of and experience with relevant technology.

Pre-Employment Requirements

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

Perks

GAC offers competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Paid lunch
• Onsite fitness center
• Professional development
• Student loan debt repayment assistance
• Advanced degree assistance program
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Healthcare-related insurance plan options
• Disability and life insurance
• Credit union
• Employee assistance program

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