Lower School Dean

Description

Atlanta Classical Academy seeks a full-time Lower School Dean. The Lower School Dean’s (LSD) role is to support the Assistant Principal in handling student discipline matters and maintaining student culture in grades K-6. The Dean will be supervised by, and report to, the Assistant Principal and the Lower School Principal when necessary. They are expected to demonstrate high moral character and have mastery of the subjects they teach. Teachers will work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support classroom instruction by addressing student behavior, decorum, uniforms, preparation, and attendance issues. 
• Providing teacher support through observations and coaching on classroom management, creating behavior plans in partnership with teachers and student services, and semi-regular addresses to Lower School students in corporate settings (classrooms or assemblies). 
• Coordinating across departments to manage student eligibility for clubs, sports, extra-curricular activities, field trips, student awards, etc. 
• Regular meeting schedule with leadership, core faculty, and relevant staff. ? Fostering positive student culture on an intra-grade and inter-grade level. 

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a related field from a fully accredited college is required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Five plus years of experience in elementary education preferred.
• GA Teaching certification or paraprofessional certification preferred.
• Previous experience in classical education is preferred but not required.
• Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.  They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value

• the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
• community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
• excellence in teaching and learning;
• the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Benefits Offerings:

Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA*
• Professional development opportunities
• Priority enrollment for children in the school

About Atlanta Classical Academy:

Atlanta Classical Academy is an open-enrollment, public charter school open to students who reside within the Atlanta Public Schools district. The school opened in 2014 with grades K – 8, and has added a grade each year as students have advanced. It is now a K – 12 academy. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference and would be offered a seat in the school. 

Atlanta Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. For staff positions, please also attach a 300-500 word answer to how your work will contribute to fulfilling the school’s mission. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”