Middle School Math Teacher

The Kindezi Teacher develops and delivers high-quality, data-driven differentiated instruction while fostering a positive learning environment. They instruct students in a classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension. 

Reports to: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction

• Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Administers various types of assessments to monitor student’s comprehension of the material. Administer and/or supports state and local testing processes and policies.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• When in a classroom environment, responsible for daily classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment
• Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, recording grades, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula.
• Coordinates conferences with parents and guardians to review student’s performance, behavior and other issues.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Develop and deliver high-quality differentiated instruction in one or more subject areas
• Implement MTSS structures to support all scholars
• Analyze data and develop action plans to constantly improve student achievement through rigorous and meaningful differentiated instruction.
• Ensure that all 504 & IEPs are met to support the individual needs of the student.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that cultivates both the academic and socio-emotional needs of the students with tier one interventions in place
• Strive to meet network and school-based academic and social-emotional learning goals
• Plan and execute field trips and project-based learning opportunities

Professionalism

• Actively participate in instructional coaching sessions, professional development, and lesson planning clinics
• Be prompt and present daily; eager to participate in parent meetings, and other school functions that require student supervision after hours.
• Develop meaningful relationships with students and their families by keeping them informed on education-related issues and school events
• Openly collaborate with ALL staff members: partner teacher, network content teams, grade level team, special area teachers, school assistants, operational staff, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance and be available to work on-site, during regular business hours and as needed.
• Adhere to network parent communication policy/guidelines
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Attends faculty meetings, teacher training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence
• Actively supports fellow teachers through collaboration, coverage, and challenges

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Aligns with the Kindezi mission and core values
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
• Dedicated reflective thinker with a growth mindset
• Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances with high expectations

• Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (2.4+ GPA)
• Have the ability to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate
• Be eligible for a Georgia Professional Commission Teaching Certification
• Must have reliable transportation to work at The Kindezi West and Old Fourth Ward campus throughout the week

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Active Level 4 teacher certification issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission highly preferred, or have reciprocity eligibility, OR
• May adhere to ONE of the following alternative credentialing options:
• Hold a Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the subject matter in which you teach (ie. Math, French, Elementary Education, English, etc.);
• Have evidence of 21+ credit hours in specialized training in the subject(s) taught, such as an academic major or the equivalent in the subject(s);
• Pass or exempt the GACE Program Admissions Assessment; or
• Pass the GACE content assessment for the area/subject taught

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of teaching experience in an urban environment preferred

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary scale based on verified degree level and years of experience
• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

• Work Days: 202 School Staff
• Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt