Substitute Teacher

Description SUBSTITUTE TEACHERMultiple Positions Available

• Atlanta Classical Academy seeks to add to its pool of qualified substitute teachers.
• This position would report to the school’s Principal on our Atlanta campus.
• Substitutes provide face-to-face instruction with students and ensure continuity of appropriate learning during the absence of the lead teacher.
• Substitute teachers perform related duties in lieu of the absent educator.
• Substitutes must be adaptable to changing school needs and able to create and maintain a climate that promotes the mission and virtues of Atlanta Classical Academy.
• This position is on-call and is assigned based on operational needs.
• Substitute teachers make $17 an hour and are not eligible for benefits.

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

• Substitute teachers work on an on-call, as needed basis Reports in person to the school building to provide face-to-face instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans provided by the absent teacher. Creates a classroom environment that is safe, orderly, conducive to learning, and consistent with the mission and virtues of the school Maintains established procedures of the school and classroom
• Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements: High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience working with children required Ability to work on-call or as needed Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience with and conviction for the values of a classical, liberal arts education and the ability to hold students accountable to a high standard of conduct. Ability to adhere to the school’s dress code as outlined in the employee handbook is required.
• 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. 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.”

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