What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Language Arts Teacher position at The Alfred and Adele Davis Academy?
The Davis Academy, an independent Kindergarten Prep - Eight Grade school in Dunwoody/Sandy Springs, seeks an experienced Middle School Language Arts Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year The educator will Instruct middle school students in mastering language-related subjects such as reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, composition, spelling, and literary analysis, fostering strong communication skills, critical thinking, and a love for language learning. Salary is based on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or BA degree in English or Language Arts Education.
- Three years of teaching experience (independent and middle school experience preferred, but not required)
- Valid GA Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in appropriate educational field
The ideal candidate will posses
- An ability to build relationships with middle school students, fostering a positive, student-centered classroom environment where they feel safe to make mistakes and take academic risks.
- An understanding of child/adolescent development and how social emotional factors impact learning
- Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities geared toward all students
- Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
- A belief that all children can learn and be successful in the study of Language Arts
- Ability to communicate grammar and writing concepts in a clear and concise manner
- Experience differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students who need additional support or enrichment.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to create interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Knowledge of current educational technologies and their application in the classroom.
Essential Functions
- Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Davis Academy curriculum
- Provides a classroom environment that promotes active learning in language arts through discussion, inquiry-based learning, and student engagement.
- Designs and administers assessments, including formative and summative evaluations, to measure student progress, providing timely feedback to students and families.
- Provides feedback and positive reinforcement to students.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Meets with parents for formal conferences and informal conferences as needed.
- Implements appropriate classroom management procedures.
- Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out of class settings including emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, lunchtime, and recess.
- Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Private school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
