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Lower School Teacher

Liberty Classical Schools
Published
January 24, 2025
Location
Atlanta, GA, Georgia
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LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER | FULL TIME

FY 2025-2026  | Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Classical Academy seeks a Lower School Teacher for grade levels Kindergarten through 6th grade. Teachers are responsible for the education of their students. They are expected to demonstrate high moral character and have mastery of the subjects they teach. Teachers will work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful. This position would report to the Lower School Principal on Atlanta Classical Academy’s Atlanta campus. This position starts July 2025. Please specify your grade level preference in your application.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Plan lessons and deliver instruction for a class of approximately 18-24 students according to ACA’s classical curriculum and pedagogy
  • Develop and maintain a climate and culture of joy, order, and wonder in the classroom, managing student misconduct promptly and appropriately
  • Engage professionally and charitably with students, parents, other faculty, and staff  
  • Model good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility 
  • Develop and implement student interventions, and collaborate with intervention specialists in the creation and implementation of student IEPs
  • Engage in professional development to deepen understanding of subject content and classical pedagogy
  • Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes, record keeping, assessment, evaluation, and performance analysis

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in a related field from a fully accredited college is required.
  • Valid teaching certification in Georgia is preferred but not required.
  • Previous experience in classical education is preferred but not required.
  • Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.  They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value

  • the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
  • community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
  • excellence in teaching and learning;
  • the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Benefits Offerings:

Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA*
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Priority enrollment for children in the school

About Atlanta Classical Academy:

Atlanta Classical Academy is an open-enrollment, public charter school open to students who reside within the Atlanta Public Schools district. The school opened in 2014 with grades K – 8, and has added a grade each year as students have advanced. It is now a K – 12 academy. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference and would be offered a seat in the school. 

Atlanta Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. For staff positions, please also attach a 300-500 word answer to how your work will contribute to fulfilling the school’s mission. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”

Atlanta Classical Academy | 3260 Northside Drive, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30305 | AtlantaClassical.org

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