K-5 Performing Arts Teacher

We are seeking passionate, scholar-first educators who are committed to doing more, not less, for our scholars. At Centennial Academy, you’ll enter a school where the expectations are high, the work is real, and the opportunity to make a difference is immediate. You come ready to plan with precision, deliver with purpose, track data, and use it to drive your instruction, and collaborate with your colleagues in a culture of continuous improvement. You believe deeply in the potential of every scholar, show up professionally (both in presence and dress), and embrace the joyful hustle of charter life because here, fun and high performance go hand in hand. If you’re excited to teach in an urban school serving Title I scholars, and you want to be on a team that doesn’t accept excuses (for kids or adults), you belong here.

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
• 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
  
  
  

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.