What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-26 SY: 5th Grade Math Teacher - Launch our Middle School position at DeKalb Brilliance Academy?
About DeKalb Brilliance Academy : Designed with input from nearly 1,000 South DeKalb community members, we are a tuition-free, public Kindergarten-8th grade South DeKalb charter school enrolling grades K-4 in 2024 (adding a grade each year). Our vision is that each child will know and leverage their unique brilliance to critically analyze the world around them and to design a better and more equitable future. Our school will empower students to be leaders by combining rigorous & relevant academics with social-emotional learning. We put all of this together through our Real-world Project-based Learning , where students learn not only from their teachers and peers, but also directly from scientists, lawyers, engineers, and designers (learn more about our founding journey here ).
DeKalb Brilliance Academy : where the strength of our community nurtures the brilliance of our children.
About the role : Our Lead Teachers are our primary classroom facilitators, and report to the Assistant Principals (depending on department). At DeKalb Brilliance, our middle school program begins in 5th grade. Our 5th grade teachers are departmentalized and teach math, ELA, or science. All teachers teach reading.
Responsibilities & duties (including but not limited to) :
Instructional Leadership
- Facilitate high-quality, culturally-responsive curricula and assessment resources to execute our social-emotional learning, core academic, and Entrepreneurial Project-based Learning aspects of our model daily.
- Maintain an assets-based, growth mindset about oneself and every member of our school community, utilizing self reflection and perseverance to ensure progress for every student.
- Collaborate with peers to plan units, examine assessments and student data, and provide feedback on instruction and curriculum design.
Community Collaboration
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
DeKalb Brilliance Academy has a charge from our community to build a different kind of education. Instead of operating in isolation, we build learning partnerships between educators and a) students (our most important stakeholders), b) families (experts on our students), and c) community leaders (experts on the fields in which our students will lead). The work to found our school will be complex, challenging, and deeply rewarding. DeKalb Brilliance Academy is a great fit for individuals who are :
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Statement of Non-Discrimination :
DeKalb Brilliance Academy is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. DeKalb Brilliance Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
Salary : $56,000 - $91,000
