Science Teacher (Upper Grades)- Savannah Classical Academy SY 26-27

Savannah-Chatham Country Schools • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Upper Grades Science Teacher Candidates must be fully authorized to work in the United States. Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is a Locally Authorized K-12 Public Charter school and operates autonomously from the county school system. SCA IS GROWING! We are seeking top talent and compensate accordingly! Savannah Classical Academy (SCA) is seeking highly skilled candidates for this position. Ideally, the selected candidate's employment will begin this school year and will work with the instructional team for the remainder of the school year to ensure a smooth transition to the 2026-2027 school year. Why Choose SCA? SCA is a high performing CHARTER school with proven successful instructional practices that have consistently yielded high student achievement outcomes. SCA students best the local school system and the state of Georgia on all accountability measures. The working and learning environments are supportive and well-structured with an abundance of instructional resources supplied for staff and students. Students are held to high standards both academically and behaviorally, which creates the best conditions for distraction free classrooms. SCA IS AN EXCELLENT PLACE TO BE AN EDUCATOR AND STUDENT. Click here to learn more- About Savannah Classical Academy PRIMARY FUNCTION: Teachers are members of the CEO's instructional team and are responsible for duties related to academic programs and operational practices. General Responsibilities and Duties: Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught. Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation. Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation. Uses available technology to enhance the students' learning experiences. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities. Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the CEO. Follows professional practices consistent with school policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues Facilitates home-school communication by such means as a communication folder, scheduling conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications Demonstrates professional practices in teaching: Models correct use of language, oral and written Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content Implements designated curriculum and grade level standards Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy Assigns instructional tasks and homework to students Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities Complete our online application and send resume with letter of introduction to SCA's CEO- Barry K. Lollis, [email protected] Teachers are members of the Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and are eligible to participate in the State Health Benefit Plan, group dental, vision, and supplemental coverages. All SCA employees are provided with $20K of life insurance at no-cost. SCA's Academic Calendar incorporates more school breaks than the other county schools. Click here to view the current school calendar- 25-26 Academic Calendar At SCA the average student attendance rate is 95.5% indicating our families and students' dedication to their education. REPORTS TO: CEO SALARY SCHEDULE: $5000.00 supplement added the appropriate teacher salary scale step. WORK DAYS: 190 days

Requirements

• Candidates must be fully authorized to work in the United States.
• Education Level: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with teaching certification.
• Experience, Skill, and Certification: Classroom teacher experience.
• Knowledge of best instructional practices
• Ability to successfully lead and coach adults
• Eligible for Leadership Certification
• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.
• Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Uses available technology to enhance the students' learning experiences.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the CEO.
• Follows professional practices consistent with school policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues
• Facilitates home-school communication

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in a Georgia school setting as a core content classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught.
• Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
• Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school wide behavior expectation.
• Uses available technology to enhance the students' learning experiences.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the CEO.
• Follows professional practices consistent with school policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as a communication folder, scheduling conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Models correct use of language, oral and written
• Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
• Implements designated curriculum and grade level standards
• Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
• Assigns instructional tasks and homework to students
• Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.

Benefits

• Teachers are members of the Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and are eligible to participate in the State Health Benefit Plan, group dental, vision, and supplemental coverages.
• All SCA employees are provided with $20K of life insurance at no-cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support