Courage Schools, Inc. seeks a culturally competent and responsive Co-Teacher who has a passion for working with children with language-based learning differences. The Co-Teacher is primarily responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher with activities inside and outside of the classroom, and assisting the Lead Teacher in any way that is helpful or directed by the Lead Teacher. Co-teachers have limited lead teaching responsibilities but are not responsible for a homeroom. The Co-Teacher is expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding students, parents, staff, and School issues.
This is a full-time position with benefits. The regular schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 3:00pm. Salary is dependent upon education, training, experience and is commensurate with other independent schools in the area.
About You
The successful candidate will:
- work closely with the Lead Teacher to collaboratively plan lessons in all subject areas with staff as necessary to do so effectively
- Set up for the day’s activities
- lead class when the Lead Teacher is absent and/or involved in collaborative planning or meetings
- work with students in whole groups, small groups or individually during classroom learning experiences, and encourage individual students as prescribed by the Lead Teacher
- perform administrative/class related duties to support the classroom, including but not limited to: making copies and grading papers, creating bulletin boards, and other duties as determined by the Lead Teacher
- assist students with time management and organizational skills as directed by the Lead Teacher
- work in collaboration with support personnel (Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and STEAM teacher)
- attend all grade-level, departmental and required School meetings, as well as organize and attend Parent Night
- perform occasional duties, as requested by the Head of School which may include, but not limited to, lunch duty and recess duties.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
- Training in or familiarity with a structured literacy approach to learning (Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Lindamood-Bell, etc.) preferred
- Three years of experience working with children with learning differences; specifically grades K-8
- Working proficiency with multiple technologies, such as: MS Office, Internet, Google, Email
Successful candidates will have a passion for working with elementary school-aged children with learning differences, experience with and commitment to collaborative teaching, and an unwavering commitment to students.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and references to hr@courageschools.org. No phone calls, please.
About Us
Founded in 2021, Courage Schools is an independent, coeducational day school in Sandy Springs, Georgia, serving students with language-based learning differences from grades K-8. At Courage, we focus on enriching the inherent gifts that students bring to the classroom while supporting their language development through a multisensory approach. Teachers at Courage Schools are innovators and leaders who are empathetic, loving, and provide a classroom environment that encourages students to take risks because they know they are valued, loved and supported. Classroom teachers are comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where ideas, suggestions, and risk taking are encouraged.
Courage Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. These inclusions are further extended to all persons regardless of sex, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
For more information about Courage, please visit our website at http://www.courageschools.org/.
