Amana Academy Charter School Hiring for Teachers TAG 2022-23 School Year Job at Mableton, GA Full Time

Amana Academy Charter School is anticipating teacher and paraprofessional openings for the 2022-23 school year. Amana Academy is a thriving Expeditionary Learning School with 2 campuses in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Going into our 13th year, Amana Academy’s Alpharetta Campus serves a diverse group of 700+ students in grades K-8. Our new Atlanta West Campus will serve grades KG-3.

With over seventy staff members, Amana has an excellent team culture that actively facilitates teacher leadership. Teachers at Amana are dynamic leaders in their profession who instill a passion for lifelong learning and independent critical thinking through a holistic curriculum driven by research, innovative practices and a collaborative, international culture.

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

General Responsibilities

K-3 Teachers (Alpharetta Campus & Atlanta West Campus): 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. Teachers 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.

Grade 4 /Grade 5 Teachers (Alpharetta Campus): Amana’s upper elementary program emphasizes a gender-based approach to learning within a semi-departmentalized structure. Learning is active and authentic through fieldwork with civic leaders, industry figures, engineers, and environmental scientists. Personal and social responsibility, creativity and critical thinking, service learning and a curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is at the core of the upper elementary program. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of the content areas to be taught (ELA/Reading and Social Sciences for Humanities and Science and Math for STEM positions), have interest and experience in interdisciplinary approaches, and demonstrate flexibility and experience with a variety of levels of instruction, especially with gifted children. Our faculty models a spirit of deep inquiry and inspires students to be active learners through authentic, project-based learning with real-world applications and authentic audiences. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the developmental needs of upper elementary students, be passionate about working with gifted children, and have experience in and enthusiasm for building integrated, interdisciplinary programs of study.

General Responsibilities for K-5 Teachers:

• 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

Middle School Grades 6-8 Teachers (Alpharetta Campus): Amana’s Middle School students engage in learning that fosters deep inquiry and 21st Century skills with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Learning is active and authentic through fieldwork with civic leaders, industry figures, and environmental scientists to examine agriculture, architecture, city infrastructure, design, environmental policy, law, and planning. Social justice and service learning are embedded within the curriculum allowing students to become problem-solvers in real world contexts. The ideal candidate will have taught at the middle school or high school level and have expert knowledge of his or her academic discipline, as well as experience in and passion for building integrated, interdisciplinary programs of study.

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.Student Loan Forgiveness:

You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education as a teacher in a Title I school.

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.

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: 2022

Salary: Based on experiences and qualifications. Amana Academy offer competitive base salaries plus add-ons for teaching experience, advanced degrees, and incentives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $40.00 per hour

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:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location