2025-2026 Elementary Teacher (K-5th) POOL
25 days ago
Atlanta
Job DescriptionDescription: 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: Assistant Principal Network Support: Chief of Academic Programming 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, • 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, • 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 expectationsRequirements:, • 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, • 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. Elementary Education, History, Biology, 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, • Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary scale based on verified degree level and years of experience, • Work Days: 190 School Staff, • Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt