5th Grade Social Studies & ELA Teacher – Kindezi West

The Kindezi Schools•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kindezi Teacher develops and delivers high-quality, data-driven differentiated instruction while fostering a positive learning environment. The teacher instructs students through lectures, discussions, visual aids, and other effective teaching methods that support comprehension. This role reports to the Principal, receives school support from the Department Chair, and network support from the Academic Team. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, assesses student progress, analyzes data, and develops action plans to improve achievement. The role supports students’ academic and social-emotional needs, implements MTSS structures and tier-one interventions, and ensures 504 plans and IEPs are met. The teacher maintains classroom order and sanitation, monitors students throughout the school, communicates with families, maintains accurate records, and collaborates with colleagues and administrators. This is a salaried, full-time, exempt position with 202 work days, consisting of 191 work days and 11 paid holidays. The teacher is expected to work on-site during regular business hours and as needed, maintain prompt and regular attendance, and participate in school functions and student supervision after hours when required.

Requirements

United States citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate.
Meet the stated certification or subject-matter qualification pathway: an active Level 4 GaPSC teacher certification is highly preferred, or reciprocity eligibility; alternatively, higher education in the subject taught, evidence of at least 21 credit hours of specialized training in the subject(s) taught, passing or exemption from the GACE Program Admissions Assessment, or passing the GACE content assessment for the area or subject taught.
Prompt and regular attendance and availability to work on-site during regular business hours and as needed.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of teaching experience in an urban environment is preferred.
Active Level 4 teacher certification issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission is highly preferred.
Values aligned with the Kindezi model and goals.
Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting students’ social-emotional needs.
Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset.
High academic expectations and belief that all students deserve an equitable educational experience regardless of circumstances.

Responsibilities

Prepare lessons and outlines that effectively cover instructional material.
Plan and conduct balanced instructional activities, demonstrations, and work time that allow students to observe, question, and investigate.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments, and use assessments to monitor student comprehension and progress.
Administer or support state and local testing processes and policies.
Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement instruction.
Clean the classroom daily and wipe down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards when working in a classroom environment.
Monitor students in classrooms, at lunch, and throughout the school, maintaining order and discipline.
Observe and evaluate students’ academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Perform administrative duties including taking attendance, organizing the classroom, recording grades, and responding promptly to communications from families, administrators, and staff.
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs in accordance with approved curricula.
Coordinate conferences with parents and guardians to discuss student performance, behavior, and other issues.
Assist with safe, orderly, and timely student transitions between locations.
Develop and deliver high-quality differentiated instruction in one or more subject areas.
Implement MTSS structures to support all scholars.
Analyze data and develop action plans to continually improve student achievement through rigorous, meaningful differentiated instruction.
Ensure that students’ 504 plans and IEPs are met.
Maintain a positive learning environment that supports students’ academic and social-emotional needs, with tier-one interventions in place.
Work toward network and school-based academic and social-emotional learning goals.
Plan and execute field trips and project-based learning opportunities.
Participate in instructional coaching, professional development, and lesson-planning clinics.
Develop relationships with students and families and keep them informed about education-related issues and school events.
Collaborate with staff across the school and network, including partner teachers, content teams, grade-level teams, special-area teachers, assistants, and operational staff.
Perform other duties assigned by the appropriate administrator.
Maintain prompt, regular attendance and be available to work on-site during regular business hours and as needed.
Follow network parent communication policies and guidelines.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Attend faculty meetings, teacher-training workshops, and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Support fellow teachers through collaboration, coverage, and challenges.
Be prompt and present daily and participate in parent meetings and other school functions requiring student supervision after hours.