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Job Title: Short/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Department: Academics – Learning & Teaching
Reports To: Academic Director and Dean of the Academy
Hours: 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM. If on duty, report time is 7:15 AM.

Position Overview:
Our teachings come from a Biblical worldview, and we strive to live out God’s word through our programming and daily activities. Our academic program is rigorous, and we set the same standards for our spiritual and intellectual maturity. We begin each day with prayer, and we weave the teachings of Jesus throughout classroom activities.

In the absence of the regular classroom teacher, this position requires an individual to help students learn the subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.

Education & Experience Requirements:
● Must possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
● Experience working in an elementary school setting is required.
● Punctual, Reliable, and Dependable

Duties & Responsibilities:
● Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
● Assign classroom, as applicable, prescribed by the teacher.
● Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
● Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
● Incorporate instructional methods to help ensure learning targets are achieved.
● Maintains a neat and orderly classroom. Straighten chairs, tables, clear chalkboards, etc.
● Take attendance in accordance with school procedures.
● Become familiar with the emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
● Performs other related duties as directed by Academic Director, or Dean of the Academy.

Required Skills:
● Communication skills – ability to read and interpret documents, and to write routine correspondence. Must
be able to clearly provide both written and oral information.
● Reasoning – ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions in both written or
oral form. Ability to establish appropriate priorities in the workflow.
● Computer skills – must demonstrate competency with basic word processing, spreadsheets, and the Internet.​

Physical Demands:

When performing activities throughout the day related to the educating of students, the teacher spends most of the day standing in the classroom. He or she must walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver between desks, etc. Dealing with the students can entail kneeling or squatting, stooping, and bending from 50-70 degrees at the waist on an occasional to frequent basis. After receiving bus and safety training by AYA Operations, the teacher must be able to transport their class to and from field trips on our small passenger buses.

Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects (textbooks, materials, desks, chairs, etc.). The teacher must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently. Positions may vary from standing, sitting, or walking. On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc. over smooth to uneven surfaces such as on asphalt, on the playground, or on the grass.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Benefits:
● Christian environments
● Small class sizes
● Breakfast and Lunch
● On-site Parking
● EV Connections
● Pre-planning period in schedule
● Weekly pay

To apply send the below to businessoffice@atlantayouthacademy.com; a complete candidate package must include:
● Resume/Curriculum Vitae
● 3 References (1 personal and 2 professionals; current supervisor required)
● Current Teaching Certificate (as applicable, not required)

The Substitute Teacher is a temporary position and is paid according to a set daily rate.

Atlanta Youth Academy: Atlanta Youth Academy (AYA) is a 27-year-old Christian preparatory school for inner-city youth in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade who are willing to work hard and whose academic efforts are well-supported at home. Through an investment-partnership model between donors and our tuition-paying parents, AYA exposes students who otherwise might not have access to such opportunities to life-changing experiences, launching them to a brighter future in high school, college, and beyond.

Atlanta Youth Academy exists to advance the kingdom of God by offering an excellent Christ-centered education to underserved communities. We are committed to developing servant-leaders who will impact their communities and the world.

 

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Job Description: Atlanta Youth Academy is always looking for strong faculty candidates. If you do not see a current job posting that matches your skill set, please use the Future Faculty Opening position to apply.

Your role at Atlanta Youth Academy is to provide students opportunities for maximum development and growth through suitable learning experiences by designing and implementing a wide variety of developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that will accommodate various learning styles in accordance with the school curriculum and mission statement.

Atlanta Youth Academy (AYA) is a 24-year-old Christian preparatory school for inner-city youth in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade who are willing to work hard and whose academic efforts are well-supported at home. Through an investment-partnership model between donors and our tuition paying parents, AYA exposes students who otherwise might not have access to such opportunity to life-changing experiences, launching them to a brighter future in high school, college and beyond.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Exhibit a passion for learning and teaching
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills
• Provides a warm and caring atmosphere and maintains open communication with students
• Handles conflicts and discipline according to Atlanta Youth Academy handbook.

Please send your resume with cover letter and two references to:

• By email with the subject: “Job Opening – Future Faculty Opening” OR
• By mail:
  Atlanta Youth Academy Business Office
  2120 Forrest Park Road
  Atlanta, GA 30315

Job Title:  Spanish Teacher

Organization:  Academics, Learning & Teaching
Reports to: Dean of the Academy

 

Employment Status:  Full-Time, 10 months

Position Overview:  Teacher will provide instruction for students that enable them to learn and demonstrate mastery of Atlanta Youth Academy’s curriculum in a Christian-college preparatory environment. Teacher will teach the following classes: Spanish

Education and Experience Requirements: A successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  A Master’s Degree is ideal; however, not required.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Atlanta Youth Academy’s instructional framework

• Plan and conduct lessons/tasks for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate, and to make broader connections toward the development of effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the world at-large

• Administer Balanced Assessments to assist in the implementation of teaching that effectively and reasonably meets the needs of each student

• Ability to foster cooperation from students, co-workers, parents, and guardians;

• Effectively manage/maintain a safe, well-organized learning environment that promotes active learning
• Integrate appropriate technology into classroom instruction
• Enforce all administrative policies and rules governing students 
• Confer with homeroom teachers to resolve behavioral and academic challenges
• Effective and proper written and verbal communication skills
• Provide tutorial for students before or after school
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Accounts for student attendance, punctuality and general well-being
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Avoid behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other professional development or training seminars.

 

Additional Responsibilities:
Other duties which may be assigned by Administration

 

Physical Demands: When performing activities throughout the day related to the educating of students, the teacher spends the majority of the day standing in the classroom. He or she must walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver between desks, etc. Dealing with the students can entail kneeling or squatting, stooping, and bending from 50-70 degrees at the waist on an occasional to frequent basis. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects (textbooks, materials, desks, chairs, etc.). The teacher must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently. Positions may vary from standing, sitting, or walking. On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc. over smooth to uneven surfaces such as on asphalt, on the playground, or on the grass. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

 

A complete candidate package includes:

• resume/curriculum vitae
• 3 references (2 professional-current supervisor required; 1 personal)
• Current teaching certificate or Comparable Qualifications/Experience

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and other required documents to businessoffice@atlantayouthacademy.com

The Atlanta Youth Academy exists to advance the kingdom of God by offering an excellent Christ-centered education to low-income, urban communities.