World Language Teacher (Certified)

Position

• World
• Language
• Teacher
• Reports to:
• Principal
• Work
• Site: The Main Street Academy;
• College
• Park,
• GA
• FLSA
• Status: Salary Exempt; Benefits Eligible Job Summary:

The Main Street Academy (TMSA) is seeking a passionate and fully certified World Language Teacher to serve students in grades K–8. The teacher will plan and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction that promotes language proficiency and cultural competence.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong instructional practices in second-language acquisition, integrate technology effectively, and foster a classroom environment that encourages communication, collaboration, and global awareness. This role requires consistent communication with students, staff, and families to support student success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university (Conferred)
• Valid Georgia K–12 World Language teaching certification
• Strong knowledge of second-language acquisition theory and instructional best practices
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish
• Demonstrated knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours to support student and school needs

• Certification/Licensure
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) standards
• Plan and implement standards-based world language instruction aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Deliver engaging lessons that build listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency
• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on TMSA’s curriculum programs
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
• Nurture an academically rich and positive classroom environment that promotes active scholar learning and development in the subject area
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instructions and assessment
• Communicates responsibly with all students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephone calls, and sending email/written communications
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student's educational program
• Adhere to all SPED, SST, 504, IEP plans and accommodations for scholars
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies, and procedure
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Avoid behaviors that detract from staff morale
• Support TMSA goals, initiatives, programs, and processes
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Principal or Assistant Principals

Skills and Knowledge

• Experienced in collaborating with teacher teams and adapting work to the needs of colleagues and students
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction
• Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision
• Knowledge and experience using technology for communication, data analysis, gathering and organizing information for presentations
• Working knowledge of current research and resources in content areas
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Family Education Rights and Privacy (FERPA) requirements.

An Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of TMSA, Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.