K-5 Elementary Teacher 2023-2024 School Year

The Museum School of Avondale Estates seeks skilled and passionate K-5 classroom teachers. The teacher must be able to develop and implement differentiated lessons by ability level and learning style that are hands-on, interactive, and aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Additionally, the teacher must be able to promote a classroom environment that recognizes and appreciates diversity. To learn more about our work around equity, diversity, and inclusion, please visit https://themuseumschool.org/welcome/our-community/.

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.

Responsibilities

• Providing instruction based on the museum school model, guidelines for differentiating curriculum, and best practices
• Increasing student growth and achievement by developing and implementing lessons and activities based on individual needs and learning styles
• Analyzing data to determine individual students’ areas of strength and areas in need of improvement and using this data to influence instructional decisions
• Monitoring personal progress through reflection and creation of a Professional Growth Plan
• Implementing a pro-active, consistent, and effective classroom management system
• Monitoring student progress through formal and informal assessments
• Planning collaboratively with school staff and museum staff to develop thematic units, schedule Learning Expeditions, and prepare for Exhibit Nights
• Participating in Professional Development workshops and opportunities

• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
• Georgia certification in appropriate field of education
• Experience integrating curriculum, Georgia Standards of Excellence, and effective instructional practices
• Experience creating standards-based lessons, units, and assessments
• Bachelor's Degree
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Preferences

• Degree in the field of education
• Gifted certification
• Experience with Readers, Writers, and Math Workshop preferred
• Ability to make data-informed decisions
• Knowledge of and experience implementing various instructional and teaching methodologies
• Experience working with a diverse student population preferred

Compensation/Benefits

• Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

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 model is a unique approach to learning.