TAG Teacher (Talented and Gifted)
The Main Street Academy
Location
College Park, Georgia
Quick overview
Design and deliver rigorous, differentiated instruction tailored to the intellectual and emotional needs of gifted and high-achieving students. Implement STEAM-based instruction and the Schoolwide Enrichment Model while collaborating with staff and parents to support student success.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Georgia Teaching Certification with a Gifted/TAG endorsement. Preference is given to candidates with at least two years of successful classroom teaching experience.
Job description
Position
- TAG
- Teacher (Talented and
- Gifted)
- Reports to:
- Principal
- Work
- Site: The Main Street Academy;
- College
- Park,
- GA
- Job
- Summary: The Main Street Academy (TMSA) is seeking an innovative, passionate, and student-centered TAG (Talented and Gifted) Teacher who is excited to inspire the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders! This dynamic educator will design and deliver engaging, rigorous, and differentiated instruction that challenges gifted and high-achieving students to reach their fullest potential. The ideal candidate is energetic, forward-thinking, and committed to academic excellence while supporting the unique intellectual, social, and emotional needs of advanced learners. This role is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by creating meaningful enrichment experiences aligned with state standards and TMSA’s mission of educational innovation and student success.
- Required
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university (Conferred)
- Minimum of 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of differentiated instruction, enrichment strategies, and gifted education best practices.
- Certification/Licensure
- Valid Georgia Teaching Certification
- Gifted/TAG Endorsement or Gifted In-Field Certification required.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to gifted and advanced learners.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of TAG students.
- 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
- Identify and assess students for gifted program participation using multiple data sources.
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate academic records and reports.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents to support student achievement.
- Integrate technology and project-based learning into instruction.
- Prepare students for academic competitions, enrichment opportunities, and advanced coursework.
- Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and school events.
- Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal educational guidelines.
- 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.
Skills and Knowledge
- Understanding of gifted education best practices.
- Ability to design challenging and creative curriculum experiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, and staff.
- Ability to motivate students and foster academic excellence.
- Proficiency in educational technology and digital learning platforms
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.