Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
School: Terra School at Serenbe
Available Position: Teacher
Description:
Elementary Teacher
Terra School at Serenbe is searching for a dedicated Elementary Assistant Educator to contribute to our dynamic and innovative learning environment. As an Assistant Educator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a positive space, supporting the lead educator, and empowering students. Our elementary school operates with a focus on individually prescribed instruction in multi-age classrooms, emphasizing individual challenge and achievement. www.terraatserenbe.org/careers
Terra School is in Serenbe, an idyllic community nestled among preserved forests and meadows in South Fulton county. Just 45 minutes outside of Atlanta, we opened our new campus in August, 2023 with state-of-art 1500 square foot classrooms and attached outdoor learning spaces. As a community-based STEAM school, we serve families from a range of cities and towns in Fulton, Coweta, Carroll and Fayette counties.
We currently have 205 students and offer programs spanning from 8 weeks through 12th grade. Our goal is to nurture students who thrive in a diverse and ever-evolving world, equipped with resilience, intellectual humility, an ethical compass, and boundless curiosity.
Responsibilities:
Environmental Support:
Prepare daily classroom spaces, ensuring access to materials.
Anticipate and address safety concerns.
Curriculum Planning:
Assist in planning lessons and curricula.
Collaborate on a curriculum map for the academic year.
Accountability and Empowerment:
Hold students accountable to commitments.
Empower students to take the lead in their education.
Parental Engagement:
Confer with parents on children's progress.
Attend student-educator-parent meetings.
Academic Assistance:
Assist with lesson assignments and reinforce learning.
Run small group lessons and discussions.
Volunteer Recruitment:
Participate in recruiting volunteers to serve as classroom support experts.
Classroom Operations:
Perform miscellaneous duties to support classroom operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
A passion for learning and a desire to develop a knowledge of current best practices in elementary education.
Love and understanding of children and early childhood.
Knowledge, understanding, and successful exhibition of learning strategies to support all students, with skills in integrating curriculum.
Clear interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to create a positive, nurturing environment for all students.
Comfort with technology and online learning platforms.
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Art or Bachelor's degree in Science.
Salary & Benefits
Terra School offers employee benefits that include
Competitive compensation based on educational attainment and years experience in education.
We operate on a ten-month calendar, with organized sessions aligned with local public and private schools.
Educators will have time off during seasonal breaks and in the summer.
Health insurance that includes vision, dental, long term disability and life insurance.
Professional development funding.
Child tuition discounts.
APPLICATION NOTES
Explore our website to gain insights into our vibrant community. If you find a position that aligns with your passion and expertise, we invite you to submit your application. Interested candidates should provide a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to Larisa Wilson, Director of Education (larisah@terraatserenbe.org). Feel free to include any additional supporting documents that would help us better understand your qualifications and suitability for the role.
Upon reviewing each applicant's materials, we will contact selected candidates for a phone interview. Following the initial phone interviews, we will choose candidates to proceed to on-campus interviews. Depending on the position, the on-campus interview may involve discussions with administrators and faculty members, a 10-minute mini-lesson presentation, and classroom observations. Visiting our campus is a crucial aspect of our interview process, providing candidates with a firsthand experience of what it's like to work and teach at Terra.
Terra School at Serenbe is committed to equal opportunity employment. We do not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. We encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply, and we look forward to welcoming individuals who share our commitment to creating an inclusive educational environment.
Contact name: Brett Hardin
Contact email address: bretth@terraatserenbe.org