2026-2027 ELEMENTARY TEACHER

Job Description

Job Description

Mission: DeKalb Preparatory Academy is the diverse community where teachers, children, parents, and leaders learn together. Students cultivate knowledge and learn to think critically and act collaboratively and compassionately. Our experiential curriculum intertwines sciences, humanities, and the arts to prepare children to shape our world. We believe in our responsibility to partner with parents, creating an ideal environment in which students will have the opportunity to:

• Strive for academic excellence
• Explore a diverse curriculum
• Prepare to succeed in a global environment
• Provide service to a growing community
• Participate in character education, developing a respect for others through exemplary mentorship
• Experience cooperative educational communities in all content areas from fine arts to technology
• Develop into lifelong learners

Job Description:

• Create daily lesson plans that are engaging, educational and exciting for the kids, encouraging them to want to come to school.
• Deliver lesson plans in a way that catches the attention of the students and keeps them occupied and excited about learning.
• Reach school and course-wide performance goals for every student in class.
• Watch closely for students who are struggling with emotional problems, learning disabilities or situations at home, and help them find the resources they need.
• Grade papers and homework regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing and to head any problems off before they become habit.
• Increase educational knowledge and stay up to date on new methods by joining professional organizations, attending continuing education courses and attending regular training sessions for teachers.
• Weave goals, competencies and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to the student’s life.
• Offer praise and encouragement to students when they do well and when they are struggling and teach them that they have the power to do well in school no matter what.

Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in Math, Science or Elementary Education from four-year college or university
• 3+ years of certified teaching experience
• Administrative experience preferred but not mandatory
• A valid Georgia Administration Certificate or ability to obtain
• Must pass a criminal background check, in accordance with local law/regulations

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