What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Middle School Teacher (6th - 8th Grade) (Fall 2025) position at The Anchor School?
Company Description
The Mission : The Anchor School is a village of educators, families, and community members that partners with 6th through 12th grade students who are developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond. Through our commitment to excellent instruction, community partnerships, and holistic student development, we cultivate anchors that build a more just and equitable future.
Job Description
This job description applies to the following instructional positions at The Anchor School :
- Teacher (6th - 8th Grade Math)
- Teacher (6th - 8th Grade ELA)
- Project Teacher (6th - 8th Grade Humanities)
- Project Teacher (6th - 8th Grade STEM)
- Teacher (6th - 8th Grade PE / Health / Fitness - Yoga / Dance / PE)
- Teacher (6th - 8th Grade Modern Language - Spanish)
- Teacher (6th - 8th Grade Personalized Learning)
Important Note : Not all these positions are currently open; some will be filled by current employees.
We are seeking passionate, detail-oriented, mission-driven, teachers who are great with people and
understand that the foundation of a great school starts with great instructional leadership in the
classroom. The Anchor School is committed to our students and families who expect a safe and
supportive learning environment where all students can thrive. Our teachers create classroom
cultures that drive student success, support holistic student development, facilitate personal growth,
and nurture a sense of safety, security, and confidence in every one of our students. The Anchor
School is redefining what is possible for adolescents in the metro Atlanta region. Your job is to grow
as an educational leader every day - and to translate that growth into student growth through your
curriculum and instruction. By joining our team, you become part of a village of educators, families,
and community members who want to partner with 6th-12th grade students as they develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive.
At a minimum, the responsibilities of Lead Teachers shall be :
Instructional Leadership
Families and Students
Compliance
Plan, Individualized Graduation Plan).
Project Lead Teacher Additional Responsibilities
experiences that allow students to solve real-world problems.
real-world problem and gives students an opportunity to present their solutions to the problem.
Lead Teachers may perform other duties that support students of The Anchor School. The foregoing
statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has an advanced degree in education, the content area, or some other related field and full-time classroom experience in a school setting (i.e. teaching, student teaching, teacher residency). The candidate must be able to demonstrate alignment to the mission
and vision of the school, a commitment to community stakeholder engagement, and an entrepreneurial style of leadership in the founding years of the school.
Additional Information
Start Date : July 1, 2025
Starting Salary Range : $50,000 - $80,000
Other Benefits : We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits.
Our employees are eligible for Teacher Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) membership in
accordance with Georgia law. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including relevant and quality professional development, laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.
Reporting Structure : Lead Teachers report directly to a Director-Level position (depending on their department).
Hours : This will be a full-time position starting in July of 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity : The Anchor School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary : $50,000 - $80,000
