Greater Atlanta Christian School (GACS) is a leading independent school in northeast Georgia in Norcross. We are a faith-infused, academically rich community, ranked at the top of the state for teaching quality, 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 still in the process of determining our needs for the 2021-22 school year.   In the meantime, we are proactively seeking dynamic, engaging individuals who would be interested in joining our faculty community.   The faculty role would:

• Teach the respective curriculum for Fifth Grade to Ninth grade,
• Maintain regular office hours in order to advise and assist students in a variety of areas, including potential careers in their related field of study,
• Assess students and analyze results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs,
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices,
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress,
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged,
• Actively participate in professional development activities,
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs,
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Greater Atlanta Christian School,
• Serve as sponsors of student organizations and participate in campus and community events.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the related curriculum area is required; a master’s degree is preferred;
• The successful candidate will possess relevant teaching experience; the ability to teach at the AP level is preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices;
• Ability to embrace innovation as a tool to teach, engage, and motivate students;
• Knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning styles;
• Share GAC’s commitment to differentiated learning and exhibit comprehension of connected learning skills, concepts, and tools.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community;
• Computer and internet search skills.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successful background check, reference checking, and drug/alcohol screening clearance,
• Acknowledgment of and agreement with GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.

Perks

GAC offers competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Paid lunch
• Onsite fitness center
• Professional development
• Student loan debt repayment assistance
• Advanced degree assistance program
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Healthcare-related insurance plan options
• Disability and life insurance
• Credit union
• Employee assistance program