Middle School Teacher - Social Studies

Pinecrest Academy•Cumming, GA

15d

About The Position

Position Overview The Middle School teacher creates and maintains an effective learning environment for his students. The teacher knows, assimilates, and fully practices the ideals, principles, and teaching methodology of integral formation. The teacher carries out his or her work professionally and with a spirit of initiative, creating an environment of confidence and respect. The Middle School teacher fosters a love for the truth, and a love for learning, and works to effectively carry out the mission of forming Christian servant leaders. This is a full-time 40 hours a week, 42-weeks-a-year position and offers a competitive salary and benefits. Qualifications The Middle School Teacher should meet the following qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education or subject taught (Master’s Degree preferred) Professional License in Education The position reports to the Principal of the school and performs duties assigned by them and the Department Chair. Pinecrest Academy seeks motivated faculty and staff who are committed to implementing our educational philosophy of Integral Formation®, developing the human, intellectual, spiritual, and apostolic dimensions of the whole child. Our mission is to form our students into Christian leaders who will transform society. Consistent with its Christian beliefs, PA's policy is to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, age, or disability, and in compliance with all federal and state laws.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education or subject taught (Master’s Degree preferred)
Professional License in Education

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church
Plan and carry out lessons in subject taught
Select and use a variety of learning resources and technology to effectively reach all students
Implement differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of students
Develop and maintain curriculum map and submit all lesson plans to department chair as directed
Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
Assess student work and give timely and appropriate feedback
Communicate areas of student concern to parents in a timely manner
Maintain regular and professional communication with parents concerning student academic progress
Communicate areas of concern to the department chair in a timely manner
Teach students as an entire class or in small groups
Communicate with parents about students’ progress
Work with individual students to challenge them, to improve their abilities, and to work on their weaknesses
Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state
Develop and enforce classroom rules
Maintain an effective and formative classroom environment according to school guidelines using appropriate classroom management techniques
Monitor environment to ensure that it remains clean, safe, and in good condition
Supervise students outside of the classroom—for example, at lunchtime or during detention
Assist in the preparation and coordination of school celebrations, activities, academic contests, and formation programs
Work directly with Grade Level supervisor and administration to implement a positive school culture and carry out the mission of forming Christian servant leaders
Effectively carry out assigned extra duties
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times with students