Eighth Grade: ELA Teacher (Certified)

Position

• Eighth
• Grade:
• ELA
• Teacher (Certified)
• 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 dedicated certified 8th Grade Teacher to join our team. Candidates must hold a valid Georgia teaching certification in MIDDLE GRADES (4-8) - LANGUAGE ARTS (FLD853)

The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging, standards-based instruction aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence, while supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development during this critical early learning stage.

The ideal candidate will create a structured, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that fosters foundational skill development, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Strong classroom management, differentiated instruction, and a commitment to student growth are essential.

If you are a certified educator who is passionate about shaping young learners and contributing to a collaborative school community, we encourage you to apply and explore the opportunities at TMSA.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university (Conferred)

• Certification/Licensure
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate in Middle Grades (4-8) - Language Arts

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) standards
• 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
• Integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Agriculture, and Math (STEAM) based instruction with instructional objectives and standards
• Implement Project-based Learning
• Further, the objectives, goals, and outcomes of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) program and Leader in Me program
• 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.