FUTURE Middle School Lead Teacher

St Benedict's Episcopal Day School•Smyrna, GA

11d

About The Position

St. Benedict’s Middle School Program serves students in 5th – 8th grades. The middle school teacher is given the duty of leading the classroom in instructing students on such a level as to allow them to obtain proficiency in their subject area at a grade appropriate level. Responsible for creating lesson plans, managing a positive classroom atmosphere, collaborating with middle school faculty, planning integrated STEAM units, and creating a comprehensive instructional program. Subjects would be either Math, History, Science, English/Language Arts. Reports to Middle School Principal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Three to five years teaching experience at the middle school level, preferably in an independent school setting.
Strong knowledge in subject matter.
Georgia Teaching Certification a plus.
Working knowledge of Google Classroom and Google documents.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or other similar programs; Renweb experience a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Must work well individually and as part of a small team; ability to interact collaboratively with parents, students and administration.
Passionate about working with and inspiring students.
Superior time management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines and be flexible.
Ability to stand for long periods of time while instructing; excellent hearing abilities; physical ability to transport students from one area of a building/campus to another; physical ability to move into different learning spaces.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Responsibilities

Teaching subjects at an appropriate instructional level
Providing content development that is both teacher-focused and student focused
Promoting student engagement in order to assess and encourage progress
Demonstrating accurate, up-to-date knowledge of content
Implementing designated curriculum
Maintaining lesson plans as required by school policy
Providing adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teachers
Assigning reasonable tasks and homework for students
Conducting assigned classes at scheduled times
Assuming responsibility for supervision of students in out-of-class settings, such as field trips or recess
Modeling appropriate behavior in speech and actions
Carries all responsibility and accountability
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Must maintain confidentiality of student and school matters.
Effectively present information and respond to students, parents, and staff.
Positive management of the learning environment
Maintaining a healthy learning environment for the students in both the classroom as well as instruction
Monitoring and management of students’ behavior, including appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
Following professional practices consistent with school policies in working with students, students’ records, parents and colleagues
Scheduling conferences according to school policies
Maintaining accurate, complete and appropriate records and files
Model professional and ethical standards and practices consistent with school policies when dealing with students, parents, peers in both speech and actions.
Be evaluated throughout the year through informal and formal classroom observation.
Participate in training and professional development; goal setting with supervisor
Showing support and high esteem for School at all times.
Attending and participating in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
Complying with conditions as stated in employee agreement and handbook.
Commitment to St. Benedict’s Episcopal School's mission and values.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Assistant Head of School or Academic Chair, such as carpool, lunch coverage, chapel check ins.