Lead Teacher, Grade 8 Writing

Ethos Classical • East Point, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ethos Classical is a tuition-free public charter school committed to providing scholars with a safe, joyful, and rigorous education. Our Grade 8 team prepares scholars for a successful transition to high school through strong instruction, meaningful relationships, and high expectations. The Grade 8 Writing Teacher helps scholars become clear, thoughtful, and confident writers. This teacher leads instruction in argument, informational, and narrative writing and prepares scholars for the demands of high school coursework.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong knowledge of writing instruction, grammar, and adolescent literacy.
• Ability to provide clear feedback and support writers with varied learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to Ethos’s mission and educational equity.

Nice To Haves

• Georgia teaching certification appropriate to the assignment strongly recommended.
• Middle school teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver writing instruction aligned with Georgia standards.
• Teach scholars to develop ideas, organize arguments, use evidence, and write for different audiences and purposes.
• Lead scholars through planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
• Teach grammar, conventions, research skills, and responsible source use.
• Provide regular writing conferences and actionable feedback.
• Use writing samples and assessments to adjust instruction and provide targeted support.
• Collaborate with the Reading Teacher and other content teachers to strengthen writing across subjects.
• Establish a safe, joyful classroom with clear routines and high expectations.
• Communicate regularly with families about scholar progress.
• Collaborate with specialized services staff to implement scholar accommodations and supports.
• Participate in coaching, professional development, and Grade 8 team planning.
• Reinforce the study habits, independence, and self-advocacy scholars need for high school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level