Overview:
Middle school social studies teachers will teach 4-5 instructional periods of Social Studies that are no more than two different preparations. The middle school curriculum consists of 6th grade world history, 7th grade Georgia history, and 8th grade American History. Middle School teachers often are also asked to teach a Bible class consisting of only boys or girls, depending on the gender of the teacher.
Qualifications:
- Possess a thriving relationship with Jesus and desire to share that relationship with their students
- Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Middle or High School Social Studies (state certification preferred)
- Align with ACS statement of faith, mission and values
- Have a passion to help students learn and grow
- prefer a minimum of 3 years of classroom experience
Responsibilities:
- Model Christlike attitudes and behaviors for students and families including faith, love, repentance and high personal standards of spiritual growth
- Create meaningful relationships with students and families, with the goal of child development at the forefront
- Deliver the materials that align with course objectives and curriculum guides
- Submit weekly lesson plans so parents and students have clear understanding of regular expectations
- Incorporate a variety of instructional methods to strive to engage all students and meet the academic, spiritual and emotional needs of students
- Provide regular formative and summative assessments and record graded assignments in a timely manner
- Create and maintain a classroom culture and environment conducive to creative learning