K-8 Teacher

AMANA ACADEMY, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Location: North Fulton Campus and West Atlanta Campus

Job Title: K-8 Teacher

Department: Academics                                        

Reports To: Principal or Appointed Designee                         

Status: Active

Work Schedule: 190 Days, Full Time Exempt

Start Date: July 18, 2022

DOING WORK THAT MATTERS

Embracing the EL Education framework, Amana Academy teachers provide classroom instruction that is active, engaging, challenging, and meaningful, and that enables students to demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards. Amana teachers should have a sense of adventure and curiosity and a desire to work in a diverse, supportive and collaborative environment. 

HOW YOU WILL EMPOWER STUDENTS TO GO BEYOND

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Amana Academy’s curriculum
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction, assessment, and data analysis
• Communicates responsibly and effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all school, county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university required
• Certification/Licensure: Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable field required, or must be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate
• Experience: 2+ years of classroom experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies
• Classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills

HOW YOU WILL GO BEYOND

Working Conditions for Amana’s Alpharetta campus:

• Amana’s flagship campus is located in a renovated shopping plaza, minutes from Alpharetta City Center and City Hall
• The building sits adjacent to 92-acre Wills Park, and teachers are expected to integrate this beautiful resource into daily activities, classroom instruction and expedition work where possible.  Amenities include:
  • Walking Trails 
  • An outdoor classroom
  • Playgrounds and fields for recess
  • Public art displays
• Staff must be comfortable teaching and leading students in both an indoor and outdoor setting.
• Staff must possess and demonstrate an innate comfort with flexibility and being able to adapt to new circumstances.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching

Working Conditions for Amana’s West Atlanta campus:

• Amana West is located on Girl Scout property at Camp Timber Ridge on 270 beautiful acres of land in Mableton, GA.
• Classes will be held inside pod-like modular buildings separated by grade.
• All specials are located in separate buildings that require a 5-15 min walk through the woods.
• School will at times operate in an outdoor setting in a variety of weather conditions.
• Staff must be comfortable teaching and leading students in both an indoor and outdoor setting.
• Staff must possess and demonstrate an innate comfort with flexibility and being able to adapt to new circumstances.
• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistanceAbility to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT:  Please follow this format for efficient consideration.

1. Email jobs@amanaacademy[dot]org  Be sure to put your LAST NAME and TEACHING POSITION you are applying for in the Subject line, e.g., “Smith Elementary Classroom Teacher”
2. In the cover letter, indicate how your past experiences connect with EL Education principles (eleducation.org) and the Amana vision, mission and guiding principles (https://amanaacademy.org/about/vision-mission/).
3. Attach your current resume.