K-5 Elementary Teacher Pool

K-5 Classroom TeacherThe Museum School of Avondale Estates seeks qualified, dynamic, and passionate K-5 classroom teachers. The teacher will develop and implement lessons that are hands-on, interactive, and aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Additionally, the teacher will differentiate curriculum for students based on ability levels and learning styles.The mission of The Museum School of Avondale Estates is to inspire students, teachers, and the community to collaborate to develop strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and academic skills in our students, which will prepare them for real-world success. The Museum School offers the accessibility of a public school with the organizational and curricular innovation of a museum school model. Beginning at the neighborhood level, students develop a strong sense of community, independence, responsibility, and respect for the impact of their decisions and actions on others. These skills will inspire them with the confidence to identify and manage problems at the local and global levels.ResponsibilitiesProviding instruction based on the museum school model, guidelines for differentiating curriculum, and best practicesIncreasing student growth and achievement by developing and implementing lessons and activities based on individual needs and learning stylesPlanning collaboratively with school staff and museum staff to develop thematic units, schedule Learning Expeditions, and prepare for Exhibit NightsAnalyzing data to determine individual students' areas of strength and areas in need of improvement and using this data to influence instructional decisionsMonitoring student progress through formal and informal assessmentsMonitoring personal progress through reflection and creation of a Professional Growth PlanImplementing a pro-active, consistent, and effective classroom management systemParticipating in Professional Development workshops and opportunitiesRequirementsMinimum Bachelors Degree; Degree in the field of education preferredGeorgia certification in appropriate field of education; Certification/Endorsement in more than 1 field preferred; Gifted certification preferredKnowledge of and experience implementing various instructional and teaching methodologiesExperience working with a diverse student population preferredExperience integrating curriculum, Georgia Standards of Excellence, and effective instructional practicesExperience with Readers, Writers, and Math Workshop preferredExperience in creating standards-based lessons, units, and assessmentsExperience with data analysis and tailoring instruction based on dataExcellent organizational, planning, and implementation skillsEffective written and oral communication skills