8th Grade ELA Teacher (2026-2027)
The Museum School•Decatur, GA
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About The Position
The Museum School of Avondale Estates seeks a skilled and passionate 8th Grade ELA Teacher. 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/.
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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
Benefits
- Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.
