Job Description

THE ROLE

An Ethos Classical Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting a classroom of 24–28 students to multiple years of academic achievement and social growth within a single school year. Associate Teachers write shared lesson plans; teach small groups during literacy and math blocks; supervise breakfast and recess; administer assessments and track achievement data. Most importantly, they build enduring relationships with students and their families.

The Associate Teacher role provides aspiring and new teachers with the experience they need to become excellent Lead Teachers. Benefits of this pathway include:

• A graduate school partnership that provides GA teacher certification at no cost to the teacher.
• Close mentorship under a master Lead Teacher
• Progressive and scaffolded teaching responsibilities over the course of the academic year
• Upon the completion of a successful year, Associate Teachers will have the opportunity to move into a Lead Teacher position.

THE PERSON

As a Founding Associate Elementary Teacher, you will:

• Write weekly lesson plans in one subject to be shared across the grade level.
• Internalize, individualize, and execute common lesson plans.
• Make instructional choices with eagerness and urgency.
• Teach whole group, small group and individual lessons with rigor.
• Engage in an ongoing data-driven cycle of assessment, analysis, and action.
• Provide consistent rewards and consequences for behavior.
• Implement school-wide systems for academics and behavior.
• Engage families through phone calls, home visits, bus rides, and notes.
• Commit to teach an extended daily schedule: Teacher’s day is 7:15 am–4:45 pm
• Do whatever it takes to achieve the mission of Ethos Classical.

THE MUST HAVES

Prior Experience

• Experience working with students from educationally under-resourced communities (Preferred).

Work Demands

• Willingness to work occasional weekend or evening work hours required. __

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.

THE PERKS

We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including relevant and quality professional development, laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.

WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an equal opportunity employer, Ethos Classical hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.

NEXT STEPS

Email a resume and cover letter to Emily Castillo León at emily.castilloleon@ethosclassical.org. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For more information, please visit our website: www.ethosclassical.org.

Company Description

Ethos Classical is deeply committed to ensuring all students live up to their power and potential by providing a rigorous literacy and arts-based education. Ethos Classical is an elementary school built on research and best practices of high performing schools nationwide and is uniquely focused on educating students in South Atlanta. We were authorized by the Georgia State Charter School Commission in July of 2018 and welcomed our founding class of kindergarten and third grade students in the fall of 2019. Ethos Classical’s philosophical approach to creating an extraordinary school for the students of Atlanta is based on three foundational beliefs: 1) Every child, no matter race, socio-economic status, zip code or home language, deserves an extraordinary education that prepares them for a life of choice and opportunity; 2) Students thrive in a warm, structured and supportive environment; and 3) Literacy and the arts are critical components of a robust elementary education. For more information, please visit our website: www.ethosclassical.org.