PE/Electives Teacher

REPORTS TO: Director of Education

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Full-time; Exempt

ABOUT EAGLE RANCH: Eagle Ranch is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization located in Flowery Branch, Georgia, that takes a whole family approach to restoring and renewing relationships for children and families. Eagle Ranch was founded in 1985 and has served thousands of children and their families.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The PE/Elective Teacher is a member of the Eagle Ranch School (ERS) team providing instruction, maintaining a positive classroom environment and student management, communication and counseling support, discipleship, and professionalism. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering quality instruction to grades 4 - 10 based on the GADOE Standards, implementing the Eagle Ranch program, and fostering an environment that promotes biblical principles. The teacher provides an unique opportunity to influence the lives of children and families beyond traditional academia, helping to nurture a thriving spiritual environment in a therapeutic setting. The teacher serves as an educational leader, responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of ERS ensuring that all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and the mission of the school and the Ranch Program. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Professional Practices - Teacher exhibits a commitment to professional ethics, upholds the school’s mission, and participates in professional growth opportunities to support student learning.

• Adhere to Eagle Ranch core values and all applicable professional practices.
• Uphold organization and school mission and vision.
• Assert flexibility to unexpected events.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior with colleagues, students, and families.

Instruction - Teacher demonstrates understanding of subject content and promotes student learning by using research based instructional strategies to engage students in thinking and learning. 

• Teach five classes and possess the ability and skills to successfully teach PE, Health, and/or Outdoor Education to students in grades 4 - 10.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Apply GA State Standards or approved curriculum during instruction.
• Align assessments with GA State Standards.
• Differentiate instruction according to student needs and share strategies with colleagues.
• Plan instruction according to mastery, rigor, and approved pacing.
• Implement problem solving strategies.
• Post/Update instruction and homework on ERS learning platforms. 

Management System and Program Frameworks - Teachers provide a well managed, positive student environment conducive to learning and growing.

• Learn and implement with fidelity Ranch-wide frameworks, programs, and vernacular to manage student behavior.
• Maintain student accountability and progress with written and verbal feedback including, but not limited to, Facts and LiveSchool. 
• Assume responsibility for student learning and support them through differentiation.
• Motivate all students to do their best.
• Create an environment that is respectful, supportive, and productive.

Communication and Counseling support - Teacher communicates effectively and consistently with students, parents, and Eagle Ranch personnel to maintain academic and therapeutic student programs. 

• Implement all therapeutic programs created or adopted by Eagle Ranch with intentional commitment.
• Promote positive interactions and learning in the classroom and school environments.
• Maintain relationships with all members of the TPCI team.
• Foster relationships with Eagle Ranch staff conducting yourself according to Eagle Ranch policy.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding Ranch students and families.

QUALITIES:

• Affirms and lives a life in line with the Eagle Ranch Statement of Faith.
• Experienced in planning and executing well developed lessons.
• Skilled in affirming, developing, and managing children of all ages.
• Self-motivated, demonstrates initiative and action in their work.
• Able to focus on tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player and highly approachable.
• Open to the ideas and thoughts of others - appropriate flexibility.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Physical Education, Outdoor Education, or similar field required.
• At least three years leading youth in a formal setting (school, camp, or other educational environment) required.
• Teaching Certification from GAPSC or ACSI preferred.
• Previous experience leading students with learning/behavioral challenges preferred. 

Ready to apply? Take the first step and send your resume and cover letter to the attention of Amanda Allen at aallen@erschool.org with the subject line: PE/Elective Teacher Application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.