Middle School SS Teacher (PT)

Part-Time Employment available

The mission of Dunwoody Christian School (DCS) is to partner with parents to develop children who are grounded in Christ-like character, possess exceptional knowledge, and are prepared to embrace life’s opportunities and challenges. If you resonate with this mission, and want to join us in helping fulfill it, please let us know. We are a Christian school, so we are looking for candidates who demonstrate a lifestyle, and have personal beliefs, which agree with our Christian commitments, Mission, and Statement of Faith.

As our school grows, we are continually looking for energetic, creative, and godly teacher candidates. We believe that the role of the Christian teacher is to demonstrate through philosophy and lifestyle his or her personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a consistent reflection of godly character, a heart to meet the needs of young people, and a mastery of content and delivery of instruction. This position includes healthcare benefits.

The DCS Middle School Social Studies (SS) Teacher will be a Christian that will inspire students to learn the knowledge, skills and subject matter of assigned area contributing to their development as mature Christians, consistent with DCS philosophies, vision and mission statement.

Qualities we are looking for include:

• Teach Middle School Social Studies
• Passionate about class subject matter, their students, and their relationship with Jesus Christ
• Positive and effective approach to teaching, as measured by student learning and outcomes
• Prepare appropriate weekly lesson plans including instructional objectives, planned activities, Biblical worldview integration, assessments and resources, incorporating classroom technology to enhance instruction, and ability to teach to multiple types of learners
• Strong classroom management skills, delivered with love and grace.
• Effectively manage classroom and discipline procedures to provide a positive classroom environment conducive to learning, including modeling effective teacher/parental partnering through timely communication with parents in support of student learning (e.g., posting of assignments, grades, conferencing)
• Consistent professionalism in instruction and personal conduct and punctuality
• Demonstrate the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to inspire student learning, including the understanding of the knowledge and characteristics of the age group taught, eagerness to disciple students
• Regularly update principal to assure the fulfillment of proper instructional priorities and pacing
• Possess solid communication skills, both written and verbal, strong organizational skills, ability to finish tasks in a timely manner and effectively partner and collaborate with others
• Present a positive image of the school to others and to the community

Requirements:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Education, with an emphasis in the area of instruction, or a related area (master’s degree preferred)
• Teaching experience in subject area with demonstrated expertise and ability, or equivalent proven expertise through related work experience in subject area
• Preferred State or ACSI teaching certificate (earned or in process of earning)
• Experienced with using technology in a classroom environment, preferably Google Classroom
• Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and active in an evangelical church
• Ability to form partnerships with parents, fellow teachers, and other stakeholders
• Ability to teach to Georgia education standards
• Evidence a mature personal Christian faith consistent with the DCS Statement of Faith including being a born again Christian, active Church member, exhibiting a close personal walk with Jesus Christ: modeling an exemplary Biblical lifestyle and evidencing maturity in the understanding and integration of sound Biblical principles in classroom instruction and personal counseling
• Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to the distinctive qualities of Christian education
• Feels called by God to the teaching profession and Christian education
• Ability to maintain confidentiality pertaining to school/student matter
• Candidates must pass a background check prior to hire date

Schedule and Compensation:

• This is a part-time position, with hours to be determined based on the school schedule. The compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience.
• This position reports to work at the DCS Administrative Offices, located at 1445 Mt. Vernon Rd., Atlanta, GA 30338.
• Although healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance plans) is not available to part-time employees, many other employee benefit programs are available to part-time employees at DCS, including 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, the onsite fitness center, and other voluntary benefits

Start Date:

• DCS is hiring immediately to fill this open position for the 2023-2024 school year.

What to submit with your application:

• During the application process, candidates must upload a completed DCS Faculty Application Form (find the PDF linked below)
• During the application process, candidates must upload a current Resume
• Candidates must align with the DCS Statement of Faith, provide character and /or professional references.

Disclaimer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of each role, and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Employment at Dunwoody Christian School is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, sex (gender), national or ethnic origin, color, age, or disability. Dunwoody Christian School is a religious educational ministry, permitted to discriminate on the basis of religion. All prospective and current employees must agree with Dunwoody Christian School’s mission statement, and they must be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the school’s statement of faith and the school’s declaration and agreement to ethical and moral integrity.

School hours are from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM on school days (M-F). With a Part-Time Lead Teacher position, hours and schedule will be decided with the principal and employee.
20 hours per week

Candidates must upload a completed Faculty Application Form, found here: https://www.dunwoodycs.org/editoruploads/files/Teacher%20Application.pdf