Middle Learning Language Arts Teacher

Details

Posted: 06-Feb-25

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Type: Full Time

Salary: Based on experience

Categories

English/Language Arts

Required Education

4 Year Degree

In consultation with colleagues in the language arts department and other members of the Middle Learning team of teachers, the Middle Learning language arts teacher is responsible for teaching a full load of language arts classes.

Principal Responsibilities

• Teaches a full load of language arts classes - Reading, Writing, Grammar, and In addition, full-time teachers of Middle Learning students are expected to advise students, teach an enrichment course, support a student club, supervise recess and lunch duty, and work with students during tutorial
• Supports Galloway’s philosophy of teaching by integrating lessons that are innovative, creative, and aligned with curricular goals
• Designs curriculum, assigns related coursework, and tracks student performance; evaluates programs and student progress (conferences, written evaluation, and written daily correspondence)
• Takes a student-centered approach by providing responsive instruction, including differentiation and flexibility to adjust plans when needed
• Instructs and encourages individual students; establishes goals for individual students and small groups
• Collaborates with colleagues and seeks feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Reflects on instructional practices to meet individual professional development goals
• Assumes personal responsibility for student achievement
• Actively participates in professional development, grade level, and department meetings
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and engaging classroom environment
• Communicates with parents, guardians or other interested parties in an appropriate and timely manner
• Participates in extracurricular activities, such as chaperoning student events, and assisting with admissions events for prospective families
  
  

Competencies

• Capable of working with a wide range of student abilities
• Demonstrates comfort with technology and its integration to enhance classroom instruction
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentational skills
• Demonstrates capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administration and staff
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated creativity and energy in the classroom
  
  

Specialized Skills And Knowledge

• Implementation of relevant technology including Google products (Google Classroom, Docs, etc.)
• Commitment to cultural competence and social-emotional learning
  
  

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