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Description

Saint Francis Middle School seeks a dynamic, experienced Literature/Language Arts teacher to join the Middle School team. Saint Francis School is an independent, not-for-profit college preparatory program without any religious affiliation, serving the Atlanta Metro area since 1976.

Saint Francis School's mission is to provide a college preparatory program to students with diverse academic abilities in a challenging, supportive, and structured environment.

The School's commitment to small class sizes, low pupil-to-teacher ratios, and a strong emphasis on structure and organization allows students to enjoy success in academic areas and develop the self-confidence necessary to be successful in school.

Visit www.saintfrancisschools.com to learn more about becoming part of an outstanding, supportive, caring professional community.

Ideal Candidate

• Passion for working with children and a proven track record of success in the classroom.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to follow the curriculum outlines designated by the Department Head and Curriculum Coordinator to establish consistency in each grade level and maintain continuity from one grade level to the next.
• Ability to present instruction multi-modally and recognize that students have different ability levels.
• Present material in reasonable segments so new concepts can be understood and fully internalized.
• Review and reinforce our teaching strategies so that students can better retain and internalize the material presented.
• Assign reasonable amounts of homework in each area so that skills taught in school can be practiced at home.
• Administer assessments to evaluate student progress. Implement appropriate and effective classroom management procedures.
• Maintain communication with parents via email and phone.
• Meet with parents for formal and informal conferences to provide feedback.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Opportunities to lead or assist in extracurricular activities, such as clubs and sports, for additional stipends.
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience.