Upper Elementary School Teacher

About Miles Ahead Charter School

Miles Ahead Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter school authorized by the State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) of Georgia serving grades K-5 in the 2024-2025 academic year. As an SCSC authorized school located in Powder Springs, Miles Ahead operates as a Local Educational Authority (LEA) and has a statewide attendance zone. Miles Ahead is committed to providing an educational opportunity students may not have been afforded outside of their local options.

Mission of Miles Ahead Charter School

Miles Ahead Charter School (MACS) is an authorized tuition-free, public K-8 school focused on student growth and academic achievement through a whole child approach to education. Our mission is to provide all students with the social and academic skills necessary to help them realize their potential for local impact and global change within a 21st century learning environment. Therefore, our vision is to prepare scholars to be knowledgeable, responsible individuals ensuring we live in a compassionate, digital society.

Overview of Position

Teachers at Miles Ahead advance our unique mission on a daily basis. This requires our teachers to have a passion for teaching and learning, and find joy in working with a growing community of scholars. At Miles Ahead, all homeroom teachers focus on literacy and mathematics instruction for their scholars. This includes having a very flexible planning schedule, support from across multiple departments, and targeting growth and achievement targets for all scholars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working with children
• Experience working on start-up communities, organizations, or groups
• Strong communication abilities
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional
• Unwavering commitment to MACS’s mission and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of MACS students, families, and staff