Courage Schools, Inc. seeks a culturally competent and culturally responsive faculty member who has a passion for working with children and is always seeking new ways to meet the needs of their students. The Lead Classroom Teacher is responsible for leading work and activities inside and outside of the classroom and directing the duties of Co-Teachers and/or Associate Teachers in helping to manage the classroom. All teachers are expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding students, parents, staff, and School issues. All employees are expected to support the mission and value statements of Courage and contribute to the overall life of the School.
This is a full-time position (Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM) with benefits. Salary is dependent upon education, training, and experience and is commensurate with other independent schools in the area.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent. Masters degree preferred.
- Training in structured literacy (e.g. Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Lindamood-Bell, etc.)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 5 years of experience working with Elementary or Middle School-aged children with learning differences; specifically grades K-7
- Intermediate-level of experience with and commitment to collaborative teaching
- Proficiency with multiple technologies, such as: MS Office, Internet, Google, Email.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaboratively plan lessons in all subject areas including language arts, math, science, and social studies and with staff as necessary to do so effectively
- Work in collaboration with support personnel (Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and STEAM teacher)
- Differentiate by administering formative assessments that inform lesson planning so that each child’s needs are being met
- Provide timely and consistent feedback to parents regarding student progress
- Provides timely feedback to outside practitioners who are working with the student and family.
- Develop relationships with students that support a restorative practices approach to classroom management
- Lead students to classrooms and back to homeroom after class as needed Direct Co-Teachers and/or Associate Teachers in assisting, instructing, and encourages individual students as necessary
- Lead students on School field trips
- Attend all grade-level, departmental and required School meetings, as well as organize and attend Parent Night.
- Adheres to all School policies, including safety and emergency procedures.
COMPETENCIES
- Working with and teaching students with language-based learning differences
- Displaying empathy when interfacing students and engaging with parents
- Maintaining effective relationships with parents, faculty and staff
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability and desire to work collaboratively with and direct Co-Teachers and/or Associate Teachers in managing student engagement and the flow of classroom activities.
- Loving, encouraging, and connecting with your students
- Displaying a collaborative spirit and a commitment to collaborative teaching
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Unwavering commitment to the education of your students
- Comforting communication style when engaging parents while discussing the students’ performance.
- Loves working with elementary-aged children with learning differences
- The courage to take risks, learn, persevere, be yourself, and celebrate others
This is a full-time position (Monday through Friday; 7:30 am – 4:00 pm) with benefits. Salary is dependent upon education, training, and experience and is commensurate with other independent schools in the area.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and a list of three professional references including at least one current/recent manager to hr@courageschools.org. No phone calls, please.
ABOUT COURAGE
Founded in 2021, Courage Schools is an independent, coeducational day school in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Courage is committed to educating students in Kindergarten through 7th grade with language-based learning differences. The goal of Courage Schools, Inc. is to enrich the inherent gifts our students bring to the classroom while supporting their language development through a multisensory approach.
Courage Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and extends to them the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Courage does not 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/.
