The Davis Academy, an independent Kindergarten Prep - Eight Grade school in Dunwoody/Sandy Springs, seeks an experienced Language Arts Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The Davis Academy offers an outstanding work environment and a caring professional community. Salary is based on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or BA degree in English or Language Arts Education.
• Three years of teaching experience (independent school experience preferred, but not required)
• Valid GA Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in appropriate educational field

The ideal candidate will posses

• An ability to build relationships with students that foster a positive classroom environment where students feel safe to make mistakes and take academic risks
• An understanding of child/adolescent development and how social emotional factors impact learning
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities geared toward all students
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• A belief that all children can learn and be successful in the study of Language Arts
• Ability to communicate grammar and writing concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Knowledge of current educational technologies and their application in the classroom.

Essential Functions

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Davis Academy curriculum
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area.
• Prepares and administers tests to evaluate students’ progress, records results and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
• Provides feedback and positive reinforcement to students.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Meets with parents for formal conferences and informal conferences as needed.
• Implements appropriate classroom management procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out of class settings including emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, lunchtime, and recess.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,957.63 - $56,551.12 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30350: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person