SY26-27 Social Studies Teacher

Fugees Family • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School (GFACS) is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for grades 6-12 who is deeply committed to the Fugees Family, Inc. mission and willing to exceed expectations to support students, families, and staff. This is a 10-month, exempt position reporting to the School Leader. While the program starts at the middle school level, the instructional scope begins with Kindergarten-level material, as most Fugees Academy students enter middle school performing significantly below grade level.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time teaching high school level science, preferably in an urban setting.
• A minimum of an undergraduate degree.
• Georgia Teaching Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a warm, yet strict and orderly classroom environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area and demonstrated student achievement results.
• Citizenship, residency, or a work VISA in the United States is required.
• Excellent command of the English language with a passion for supporting expressive language in non-native speakers.
• A strong sense of loving accountability and individual and collective responsibility.
• Belief that all students are capable of academic achievement.
• Commitment to building deep, authentic relationships with students and families.
• Duties and expectations are carried out in a positive, productive, accurate, and punctual/on-time manner.
• Receptiveness to coaching, mentoring, feedback, and performance evaluations for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach social studies classes using a variety of lesson presentation techniques to accommodate different learning styles and language proficiency levels, meeting students at their current level while adhering strictly to the approved curriculum and materials.
• Build trauma-informed connections to facilitate learning.
• Implement classroom management strategies that emphasize mutual respect and positive reinforcement.
• Utilize outstanding instructional skills to motivate and challenge students.
• Identify and teach essential lagging skills necessary for student growth.
• Foster intrinsic motivation for learning in students.

Benefits

• Benefits provided through the State of Georgia’s State Health Benefit Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision plans covered 100% for employees and 50% for eligible dependents
• Generous employer contribution towards the employee’s retirement plan as part of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia
• Paid holidays and days off
• Paid family leave and backup care reimbursement
• Working for a mission-driven organization doing impactful work
• A fun, collaborative, and balanced culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree