Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) is a premier independent school serving over 1,500 students from across Metro Atlanta. We are a faith-infused, academically rich community, ranked in the top tier for teaching quality, the arts, and athletics. We are Christians, change-makers, dreamers, aspirers, and hard workers. Together, we are raising a generation of bright, inspired, generous leaders. We share in a community where high academic rigor is matched by active faith and a deep commitment to care for one another in a collegiate-style campus. We live out our passions, our curiosity, our faith, and our pursuit to Be Greater.

We are seeking a dynamic, engaging individual that will be the Entrepreneurship Program Lead/Economics Teacher in secondary school grade levels in face-to-face, online, and blended learning environments. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining regular office hours and before/after school help sessions in order to advise and assist students in a variety of areas including potential careers in their related field of study.
• Assessing students and analyzing results; refining and differentiating classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Actively participating in the PK12 Social Science Professional Learning Community.
• Communicating regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Managing student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participating in job-embedded professional development courses designed for the continual growth of the teaching and learning process at GAC.
• Identifying unique student needs and collaborating with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Living out the mission, vision, and core values of Greater Atlanta Christian School professionally and personally.
• Serving as a sponsor of student organizations and participating in campus and community events.
• Performing other related work as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

GAC strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job that is engaged and passionate about promoting our faith-based mission for our students, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.  We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of the qualifications listed.  Feel free to contact us with any questions about your application.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or a related field is required; Master’s degree is preferred;
• A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in Economics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or a related field, including experience as an online instructor.
• Current Georgia Renewable Teaching Certificate in Secondary Social Science Education is required;
• Knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning styles.
• Successful work with entrepreneurs, including coaching/mentoring.

Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with individuals and group of all backgrounds;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills using English;
• Well-developed organizational skills;
• Lead the classroom and other activities with a heart of Christ and be an example of Christ to our students;
• Create a curriculum that meets state/national/College Board and GAC requirements;
• Work with other Science educators to facilitate horizontal and vertical alignment of the curriculum;
• Committed to the growth and promotion of the sciences at GAC and in the community;
• Manage a budget and maintain facilities with integrity and honor;
• Willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices;
• Embrace innovation as a tool to teach, engage, and motivate students;
• Share GAC’s commitment to differentiated learning and exhibit comprehension of modern learning skills, concepts, and tools;
• Create and teach online Entrepreneurship courses:
  • • Personal and Business Finance
    • Marketing
• Oversee, supervise, and assess internship experiences
• Lead Entrepreneurship Lab experiences
• Oversee operations in Liles Entrepreneurship Lab (additional hours beyond school day)
• Establish and maintain local business relationships for internships and program events
• Economics and Finance teacher/chair (DC Economics)
• Teach DC Economics
• Serve as PLC Chair for Economics and Entrepreneurship PLC, including:
  • • AP Macroeconomics
    • DC Economics
    • CP Economics
    • Personal and Business Finance
    • Marketing
• Demonstrate interest and willingness to contribute the GAC school community outside of the classroom as an athletic coach, student advisor, student club leader, or assist with other co-curricular activities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods at a desk, sometimes while working on a computer.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to position self to maintain files in lower and higher drawers in cabinets.
• Must be able to read written or electronic documents with or without correction.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand using English as the primary language.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to traverse between office buildings/facilities on campus.

Other:

• Successful background check, reference checks, and drug screening clearance required.
• Belief in and support of GAC's Mission (see below).
• Acknowledgment of and agreement with GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant required.

Perks and Benefits:

GAC offers a competitive salary and benefits including:

All-inclusive dining program, onsite fitness center, professional development, healthcare benefits, student loan debt repayment assistance, retirement plan, and a Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals.

GAC Mission:

The mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School is to help each student grow as Jesus did, in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man.

Greater Atlanta Christian School is an equal opportunity employer.  As allowed by federal law, Greater Atlanta Christian School seeks applicants who are in concert with and will support its mission.

IMPORTANT:  By submitting your resume online, you hereby authorize Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) to contact, obtain, and verify the accuracy of the information contained in your application from all current and/or previous employers, references, and educational institutions.  You also hereby release from liability GAC and its representatives for seeking, gathering, and using such information to make employment decisions and all other persons or organizations for providing such information.

You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of your application or immediate termination of employment if you are employed by GAC whenever the misrepresentation or material omission is discovered.