K-5th Grade Teacher for School Centennial Academy
Job Summary: The Centennial Academy teacher will utilize current strategies and theories to plan, organize and implement instructional strategies for Centennial Academy students through a Project-based Learning environment steeped in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) instruction.
Essential Duties:
Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Centennial Academy’s PBL and STEAM curriculum
Integrates intentional technology into classroom instruction
Actively participates and utilizes professional learning, specifically in the PBL and STEAM fields to support innovation
Provides a classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject areas
Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
Communicates responsibly with all students, parents, colleagues, stakeholders and school leadership
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
Plans and facilitates rigorous and engaging lessons
Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
Builds a classroom structure where challenge is valued and expected
Believes that successful outcomes are possible for all students
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required
T4-T7 Georgia Certification required
Gifted Endorsement, preferred
If Georgia Certification has not been acquired, candidates must produce Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) completion assessment data with proficient rating in area(s) of desired teaching field.
Works collaboratively within curriculum and instruction to design and implement project-based learning and STEAM instruction
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Abilities required:
Normal school related working conditions to be expected, i.e. standing, sitting, etc.
Ability to collaborate well with others