6-8 Math Teacher

Centennial Academy•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

We are seeking passionate, scholar-first educators who are committed to doing more, not less, for our scholars. At Centennial Academy, you’ll enter a school where the expectations are high, the work is real, and the opportunity to make a difference is immediate. You come ready to plan with precision, deliver with purpose, track data, and use it to drive your instruction, and collaborate with your colleagues in a culture of continuous improvement. You believe deeply in the potential of every scholar, show up professionally (both in presence and dress), and embrace the joyful hustle of charter life because here, fun and high performance go hand in hand. If you’re excited to teach in an urban school serving Title I scholars, and you want to be on a team that doesn’t accept excuses (for kids or adults), you belong here.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
T4-T7 Georgia Certification required
If Georgia Certification has not been acquired, candidates must produce Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) completion assessment data with proficient rating in area(s) of desired teaching field.
Works collaboratively within curriculum and instruction to design and implement project-based learning and STEAM instruction
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Abilities required: Normal school related working conditions to be expected, i.e. standing, sitting, etc.
Ability to collaborate well with others

Responsibilities

Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Centennial Academy’s PBL and STEAM curriculum
Integrates intentional technology into classroom instruction
Actively participates and utilizes professional learning, specifically in the PBL and STEAM fields to support innovation
Provides a classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject areas
Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
Communicates responsibly with all students, parents, colleagues, stakeholders and school leadership
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
Plans and facilitates rigorous and engaging lessons
Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student's educational program
Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
Builds a classroom structure where challenge is valued and expected
Believes that successful outcomes are possible for all students