Lead Teacher (Grades K-5)

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (ANCS) is seeking dynamic and motivated educators to implement and support instruction and assessment practices for a diverse group of students. This position will establish a strong working partnership with associate teachers and effectively utilize this relationship to develop an exceptional learning environment for students.

The position of Lead Teacher (grades K-5) at the Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (ANCS) involves the following primary responsibilities:

  • Implement and support instruction and assessment practices for a diverse group of students that reflect the common principles of the Coalition of Essential Schools
  • Establish a strong working partnership with Associate Teacher and effectively utilize this relationship to develop an exceptional learning environment for students
  • Engage in continuous professional development and shared learning with other professional staff
  • Work collaboratively with a diverse group of school colleagues, parents, community members and others to support and implement the goals of the school
  • Participate fully in faculty and school related meetings
  • Work flexible hours as needed
  • Demonstrate sound classroom management skills and embrace differentiated instructional approaches to learning
  • Utilize sound budgeting in determining classroom and grade level team expenses
  • Other duties as assigned

Reports to:
Directly to Elementary Campus Principal

Education:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required; Completion of a teacher preparation program and/or degree in education or related field and/or Georgia teacher certification preferred

Experience:
The experience and qualifications preferred for this position include:

  • Experience working with elementary school-aged students
  • Knowledge of the writing process, writer’s workshop, book study, integrated and experiential learning
  • Ability to collaborate well with other teachers
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in working with diverse groups of students, teachers, and families

Calendar:
191-day employee

Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience

School Mission:
The mission of the Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (ANCS) is to:

  • BUILD an empowered and inclusive community of students, parents, and educators
  • ENGAGE the whole child—intellectually, social-emotionally, and physically
  • HELP all students to know themselves and to be known well by their community
  • CHALLENGE each student to take an active role as an informed citizen in a global society
  • COLLABORATE with the larger community to advocate for student-centered schools

We are committed to strengthening and preserving diversity, fostering an environment of equity and ensuring that we are as inclusive as we can possibly be.

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