General Education Teacher

Kindergarten General Education Teacher

Primary Purpose: Be the primary classroom teacher and leader. Design and facilitate rigorous, culturally responsive instruction while helping refine the systems, curriculum, and culture of a growing founding school. Teach one section of our project-based learning/humanities and three sections of math. Lead Teachers report to Assistant Principals and work in close collaboration with grade-level and content teams. This role requires strong instructional skill, commitment to growth, and a willingness to build and iterate alongside colleagues in pursuit of excellence for every student.

Position Details:

• Location: Decatur, GA
• Pay: Starting at $40/hr
• Schedule: May vary - M-F 7:30a-3:30p

Qualifications:

• Valid GA teaching certification in General Education K-12 or K-5
• Minimum three years previous general education teaching experience preferred.
• Must have experience with Kindergarten ages

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in Kindergarten and/or inclusive of culturally-relevant project-based learning.
• Building strong classroom cultures grounded in identity affirmation, restorative practices, and high expectations.
• Strong classroom management and behavioral support skills.

Responsibilities:

• Instructional Leadership: Facilitate rigorous, culturally responsive instruction across core academic subjects, social-emotional learning, and real-world Project-Based Learning.
• Maintain an asset-based, growth-oriented mindset toward oneself and every member of the school community, using reflection and perseverance to drive student progress.
• Collaborate with peers to plan units, analyze assessments and student work, and continuously improve instruction and curriculum
• Community Collaboration: Partner with students and families to create Learning Partnership Plans with ambitious goals in academics, social-emotional development, and community impact.
• Communicate with each family at least once per month about student progress (via phone, email, and/or Dojo).
• Enact school-wide efforts to ensure identity-affirming, supportive school culture for faculty and students.
• Implement school-wide restorative approaches to build community, celebrate when our students and faculty excel, and respond/repair when our community values are not upheld.
• Participate actively in professional learning, coaching, and school-wide initiatives.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities aligned with the needs of a growing founding school, as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Classroom and school environment, which may include both individual and group instruction.
• May involve working with students in various settings (classroom, therapy rooms, or outdoor spaces).
• Frequent interaction with parents, staff, and administrators.
• Meet the physical demands of the role (including standing and walking for extended periods of time and lifting heavy objects up to 40lbs)