Lower School Floating Associate Teacher

Lower school floating associate teacher

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, GA, with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school provides a learning environment that cultivates global citizenship, a spirit of service, respect for differences and strong character in its students. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.

The Lower School division enrolls 360 students from Pre-First through fifth grade, with three homerooms of approximately 20 students at each grade level.

The Floating Associate Teacher is a full-time position that works across all grade levels and special subjects to provide a positive learning environment for each student. They provide classroom coverage during teacher absences and support the assigned Homeroom Teacher as needed. Teachers at this level are invested in students’ academic, emotional and character development.

The Floating Associate Teacher helps manage daily classroom tasks and has teaching and supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Homeroom Teacher. Successful candidates are eager to grow as educators and learn from the Homeroom Teacher, leadership team and faculty.

The ideal candidate has been successful in a collaborative setting, exhibits good judgment and possesses excellent communication skills. Enthusiasm for teaching, especially young students, is a critical quality. Candidates should possess a wealth of patience, humor, energy and creativity and should work well within a team of teachers.

At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their teaching. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Serve as the primary, full-time substitute teacher across various Lower School homerooms and special area classes
• Check in each morning with the Lower School Director of Academics to receive daily assignments, scheduling updates and specific classroom instructions
• Implement the absent teacher's lesson plans, instructional materials and daily routines
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students throughout the school day
• Confer with teachers on students’ progress in the teachers’ absence as needed
• Effectively incorporate principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of Lower School life
• Model and reinforce the Noble Knights Pillars of Character [https://www.paceacademy.org/academics/lower-school/character-education]
• Perform supervisory duties, including instruction in specific learning areas, and early morning duties
• Participate in regular faculty and professional meetings and teacher training workshops and commit to learning best practices with colleagues
• Attend after-school faculty meetings, evening parent gatherings and weekend admissions events as necessary
• Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A or B.S) required; elementary education degree preferred
• Love of young children and their development
• Must be familiar with the methodology of teaching core academic subjects, including reading, writing, mathematics, social studies and science
• Experience with Orton-Gillingham is desired
• A positive outlook, flexibility and a collaborative, nurturing nature
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills
• Proficient using educational technology, including interactive whiteboards
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion practices

Working conditions

• Classroom environment that may regularly require the employee to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop or kneel
• Ability to sit at a computer desk for an extended period
• Ability to operate a computer, smart board and/or projector
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 30-50 lbs with assistance

Department: Lower School

Reports To: Head of Lower School

FLSA Status: Exempt, 10-Month Position

Pace offers a complete benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 403(b) plan with a generous match, paid term life and disability insurances, supplemental insurance plans and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Learn more about the Pace Academy Lower School [http://www.paceacademy.org/academics/lower-school]

Learn more about our Action Plan for Racial Equity [https://www.paceacademy.org/about/diversity-inclusion/action-plan-for-racial-equity]

How to Apply

Attach the following in a Word or PDF format; Resume, Cover Letter, List of three references when applying online.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer