Middle Grades Teacher 2025-2026

The Museum School of Avondale Estates seeks skilled and passionate Middle Grades teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. The teacher must be able to develop and implement differentiated lessons by ability level and learning style that are hands-on, interactive, and aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Additionally, the teacher must be able to promote a classroom environment that recognizes and appreciates diversity. To learn more about our work around equity, diversity, and inclusion, please visit

https://themuseumschool.org/welcome/our-community/.

Responsibilities

• Providing instruction based on the museum school model, guidelines for differentiating curriculum, and best practices
• Developing and implementing lessons and activities based on individual needs and learning styles
• Planning collaboratively with school staff and museum staff to develop thematic units, schedule Learning Expeditions, and prepare for Exhibit Nights
• Analyzing data to determine individual students' areas of strength and areas in need of improvement and using this data to influence instructional decisions
• Monitoring student progress through formal and informal assessments
• Monitoring personal progress through reflection and creation of Professional Growth Plan
• Implementing a pro-active, consistent, and effective classroom management system
• Participating in Professional Development workshops and opportunities
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Georgia certification in appropriate field of education
• Experience integrating curriculum, Georgia Standards of Excellence, and effective instructional practices
• Experience creating standards-based lessons, units, and assessments
• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
  
  

Preferences

• Degree in the field of education
• Gifted certification
• Knowledge of and experience implementing various instructional and teaching methodologies
• Experience working with a diverse student population
• Ability to make data-informed decisions
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the use of technology in a classroom
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to create an interdisciplinary curriculum
  
  

Compensation/Benefits

• Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.
  
  

The mission of The Museum School of Avondale Estates is to inspire students, teachers, and the community to collaborate to develop strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and academic skills in our students, which will prepare them for real-world success. The museum-school model is a unique approach to learning.