Job Description
Position: ART Teacher
● Reports To: Principal or Appointed Designee
● Location: West Atlanta Campus
● Work Schedule: 190 Days, Full Time Exempt
● Date Posted: May 23, 2024
● Date to Remove: Until Filled
● Start Date: July 22, 2024
DESCRIPTION:
Amana Academy is a thriving Expeditionary Learning School with 2 campuses in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Amana Academy opened its 2nd campus in August 2022. Rooted in outward bound philosophies through the implementation of Harvard-based EL Education - a pioneering organization in the world of socially conscious project-based education that empowers kids to be leaders of their own learning and bring positive change to their communities, Amana West is in search of founding crew members who are wanting to inspire 21st century changemakers.
Our mission is to provide students with high academic achievement beyond what they think possible so that they can become active contributors to building a better world. Our school's partnership with Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta creates a new opportunity for education collaboration where teachers and students will be able to engage in learning throughout 200+ acres of campgrounds. In taking full advantage of expeditions occurring both inside and outside of the classroom on a daily basis, Amana West crew members have a passion for experiential learning and are nature enthusiasts. Furthermore, crew members should exhibit the following qualities:
Adaptable & flexible
Practices self-reflection
Lifelong learner
Collaborates well with others and is a thought partner (teachers, students, parents, community members)
Understands the role of school in a child’s life
Growth mindset - positive change oriented
No-quitting work ethic
Organized
Loves children and passionate about education
Exudes power in presence (quiet storm, engaging, energetic, etc.)
Strong communication skills
Team player
Trustworthy
Believes that EVERY child can and will succeed - taps into their strengths
Finds something positive in every situation
If you are wanting to be a part of this journey, join us as a founding crew member as we embark upon experiencing a different approach!
About Amana:
- High academic achievement delivered using the Expeditionary Learning Schools methodology
- Focus science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
- Research-proven curricula such as: Eureka Math
- Instruction in Foreign Language (Arabic) at all grade levels using the FLES model
- Instruction in Media Technology and Computer Science
- Adventure PE
- Instruction in Visual Arts
Doing Work that Matters:
Amana’s lower elementary program fosters students’ curiosity for learning by providing authentic, integrated contexts for active learning through fieldwork with community partners, civic leaders, industry and business figures, and environmental scientists. Teacher’s value multiple approaches to the learning process and create hands-on and cooperative learning experiences. Social-emotional learning, creativity and critical thinking, service learning and curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is at the core of the lower elementary program. Teachers in grades K-3 loop with their students to foster community and relationships that allow for a nurturing learning environment. The ideal teacher for this position is passionate about working with gifted elementary school students, committed to innovative pedagogy, and demonstrates a personal commitment to lifelong learning. The candidate must have experience developing project-based curriculum with a team and with or without textbooks; have a command of concept-based mathematics instruction; and have the ability to develop students in areas of social-emotional learning. Amana delivers gifted instruction through a collaborative approach.
How You Will Empower Students to Go Beyond:
- Teach courses of study expertly with the highest standards for each student
- Convey enthusiasm for content and intellectual inquiry and high-quality work
- Design instruction that emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving using the engineering design process
- Collaborate with colleagues and departments to enrich curriculum and instruction
- Integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning in a BYOD environment
- Create hands-on, project-based learning experiences with real-world applications and authentic service learning
- Collaborate effectively with students, teachers, and parents
- Model flexibility in implementing best learning practices
- Support the well-being of all students
- Support the culture/character building through research-based structures such as CREW
- Demonstrate interest and ability to lead student activities, coach, and contribute beyond the classroom
- Lead by example in your commitment to Amana’s mission
Benefits
Amana offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Access to additional group term life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Access to Voluntary Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
- Access to the Georgia’s Teacher Retirement System (Pension Plan)
Professional Enrichment Program: Amana teachers are encouraged to continue to grow professionally through professional development opportunities to develop the skills that are associated with highly effective teachers.
Requirements:
- All positions require a minimum of bachelor’s degree and valid, current Georgia teaching certification.
- Experience in a progressive, constructivist, and/or gifted education setting is desired. STEM-based, STEAM-based, and/or project-based learning (PBL) experience is preferred.
- Teaching certification must be held in the state of Georgia or have active reciprocity with Georgia. Please visit or call the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to verify.
- Preference will be given to teachers with 3 or more years of demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Duties:
- Establish a positive classroom climate and effectively manage art education instruction within that environment.
- Provide quality art education experiences for all students and ensure each student’s progress on an individual basis when possible.
- Familiarize oneself with the established art curriculum and plan lessons in concert with same.
- Evaluate student progress in terms of the objectives of the course and grades taught.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Please visit our website for more information about our school and community http://www.amanaacademy.org. To learn more about Expeditionary Learning Schools network, please visit http://www.elschools.org.
Start Date: July 22, 2024
Salary: Based on experiences and qualifications. Amana Academy offer competitive base salaries plus add-ons for teaching experience, advanced degrees, and incentives.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Please follow this format for efficient consideration.
Email jobs@amanaacademy.org. Be sure to put your LAST NAME and TEACHING POSITION you are applying for in the Subject line, e.g., “Smith Elementary Classroom Teacher”
In the cover letter, indicate how your past experiences connect with EL Education principles (eleducation.org) and the Amana vision, mission and guiding principles (https://amanaacademy.org/about/vision-mission/).
Attach your current resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $56,488.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $56,488.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications
Experience:
- Art Teacher: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person