Classroom Teacher

 
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We are currently recruiting for teachers in 1st, 4th, and 5th Grades.

The Classroom Teacher At Downtown Academy …

  • prepares students at Downtown Academy with a rigorous and excellent Christ-centered education that instills in them the foundational knowledge and the character foundation to rightly pursue their purpose in glorifying God.

  • is responsible to instruct children at DtA with the provided curricula and learning objectives for their grade level.

  • sets ambitious learning goals and continually measures progress towards these goals.

  • plans, prepares, and implements learning activities. Assesses and reports learning growth to DtA administration and parents.

  • guides students towards a healthy relationship with Jesus Christ through instruction and demonstration of the love of God.

  • participates in all school and professional development sessions and activities as noted on the employee calendar.

  • communicates and engages well with children, parents, visitors, volunteers, and other staff.

  • reports for a minimum of 190 scheduled days of instruction, classroom preparation, and development.

  • is compensated with a salary based on years of experience and level of education.

  • qualifies for a benefits package including a health care stipend, 403b retirement savings matching, complementary life insurance, and more.

  • supports the school’s mission to provide and excellent and rigorous Christ-centered education to instill knowledge, build character, and clarify purpose for the children of Athens, Georgia.

  • desires and is able to build relationships with academically, culturally, and economically diverse children so as to effectively educate resilient future men and women.

  • is willing to go above and beyond to support the children in their classroom, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

  • engages weekly as a member of a local gospel-inspired church body.

  • has earned, at minimum, a BA or BS from an accredited institution of higher learning.

  • holds a teaching certificate or is willing to obtain licensure.


Interested Applicants should forward a cover letter and current resume to

Tameka Curry

Director of School Operations

tcurry@downtownacademy.org


Please direct any questions to tcurry@downtownacademy.org.