General Education Teacher

Elementary Math Teacher

Primary Purpose: Teach a standards-aligned core curriculum. Plan collaboratively with peers during daily planning period and weekly time dedicated to collaboration, student work analysis, and professional learning. Use student data regularly - with support from a dedicated coach with a strong track record of student success - to refine instruction and close gaps.  Build strong classroom cultures grounded in identity affirmation, restorative practices, and high expectations. This role is not for educators seeking comfort or predictability, it is for those who want to build something new, more just, and more powerful than what currently exists.

Position Details:

• Location: Forest Park, GA
• Pay: Starting at $40/hr
• Schedule: M-F

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or beyond
• Valid GA teaching certification in K-5 or K-12
• Minimum 2yrs of teaching experience in Elementary Math (3rd-5th), in a high needs public school setting.

Skills & Experience:

• Has demonstrated impact on the growth of students.
• Willing to serve all children, regardless of background or needs, in an inclusive and supportive setting
• Skills in instructional practices and classroom management for student achievement
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Warm and firm demeanor
• Work collaboratively with a growth mindset. Give and receive feedback in a spirit of craftsmanship.
• Strong learning orientation and desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Responsibilities:

Planning and Instruction

• Preparing the environment: Plan and implement high-quality instruction
• Submit lesson plans weekly for review and incorporate feedback into planning
• Regularly observe students to inform instruction
• Teach children of diverse needs in an inclusive environment; implement appropriate IEP goals with support from special education staff.
• Participate in Child Study process, including presenting data and implementing plans.

Classroom Culture

• Foster habits of excellence, including order and grace & courtesy, through schoolwide and classroom-level practices
• Be a model of character for students
• Supervise students within the classroom and outside of the classroom: on the playground, during bathroom breaks, at lunchtime and on field trips

• Lead classroom family communication and meetings
• Prepare monthly progress reports and quarterly report cards to share what students are doing in class

• Participate in formal check-in with assigned academic support team member at least biweekly
• Engage in teacher meetings, team planning, professional development, and data reviews
• Other duties 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.
• Can complete physical demands of the role (including standing and walking for extended periods of time and lifting heavy objects up to 40 Ibs)