FUTURE Middle School Lead Teacher

St Benedict's Episcopal Day School•Smyrna, GA

3d•$45,000 - $61,000

About The Position

St. Benedict’s Middle School Program serves students in grades 5–8. The Middle School Lead Teacher leads classroom instruction to help students achieve grade-appropriate proficiency in a subject area: Math, History, Science, or English/Language Arts. The role includes creating lesson plans, managing a positive classroom atmosphere, collaborating with middle school faculty, planning integrated STEAM units, and developing a comprehensive instructional program. The position reports to the Middle School Principal. This is a 10-month school-year position, August through May, with hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days. The school is collecting interest for future openings; it expects to begin searching in February 2027 for the 2027–2028 school year, and the exact positions have not yet been determined. Pay is determined by degree and years of experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Three to five years of teaching experience at the middle school level.
Strong subject-matter knowledge.
Working knowledge of Google Classroom and Google Docs.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, and to collaborate with parents, students, and administration.
Passion for working with and inspiring students.
Superior time-management skills, ability to meet deadlines consistently, and flexibility.
Ability to stand for long periods while instructing; excellent hearing; and physical ability to transport students between areas of a building or campus and move into different learning spaces.
Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Teaching experience in an independent school setting preferred.
Georgia Teaching Certification is a plus.
Renweb experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned subjects at an appropriate instructional level.
Provide content development that is both teacher-focused and student-focused.
Promote student engagement to assess and encourage progress.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date knowledge of subject content.
Implement the designated curriculum.
Maintain lesson plans as required by school policy.
Provide substitute teachers with adequate information, plans, and materials.
Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students.
Conduct assigned classes at scheduled times.
Supervise students in out-of-class settings, such as field trips or recess.
Model appropriate behavior in speech and actions.
Take responsibility and accountability for assigned duties.
Handle stressful situations and maintain confidentiality of student and school matters.
Present information effectively and respond to students, parents, and staff.
Manage a positive learning environment and maintain a healthy environment for instruction.
Monitor and manage student behavior, including enforcing student behavior rules appropriately.
Follow professional practices and school policies when working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.
Schedule conferences according to school policies.
Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files.
Model professional and ethical standards consistent with school policies when dealing with students, parents, and peers.
Participate in informal and formal classroom observations and evaluations throughout the year.
Participate in training, professional development, and goal setting with a supervisor.
Show support and high esteem for the school.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
Comply with the employee agreement and handbook.
Support St. Benedict’s Episcopal School’s mission and values.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, or Academic Chair, such as carpool, lunch coverage, and chapel check-ins.