SYHigh School Science Teacher

Science Teacher

Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School (GFACS) is seeking a Science Teacher who possess an unwavering commitment to the Fugees Family, Inc. mission and the willingness to go above & beyond to meet the needs of students, families, and staff.

Reporting to the School Leader, this is a 10-month, exempt position. Our program begins with middle-school-level; however, our instructional scope begins with Kindergarten-level material. Most Fugees Academy students begin middle school performing well below grade level.

• Teach science classes with a wide range of lesson presentation techniques to adapt activities for different learning styles and levels of language proficiency, and to meet the needs of students where they are, while only using the approved curriculum and materials
• Able to build a trauma-informed connection to facilitate learning
• Classroom management skills that emphasize mutual respect and positive reinforcement
• Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students
• Recognize and teach lagging skills that are necessary for student growth
• Helping students develop an intrinsic motivation to learn

• Excellent command of the English language with a passion for supporting expressive language in non-native speakers
• A strong sense of loving accountability and individual and collective responsibility
• Believe that all students are capable of academic achievement
• Commit to building deep, authentic relationships with students and families
• Duties and expectations are carried out in a positive, productive, accurate, and punctual/on-time manner
• Be receptive to coaching, mentoring, feedback, and performance evaluations for purposes of professional growth and development

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time teaching high school level science, preferably in an urban setting
• A minimum of an undergraduate degree
• Teaching certification is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a warm, yet strict and orderly classroom environment
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area and demonstrated student achievement results
• Citizenship, residency, or a work VISA in the United States is required

Salary is Based on Years of Direct K-12 Experience and Degree Held

Benefits provided through the State of Georgia's State Health Benefit Plan

Specific medical, dental, and vision plans covered 100% for employees and 50% for eligible dependents

Generous employer contribution towards the employee's retirement plan as part of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia

Paid holidays and days off

Paid family leave and backup care reimbursement

Working for a mission-driven organization doing impactful work

A fun, collaborative, and balanced culture

Fugees Family, Inc. and Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encouraging applications from those with refugee and/or immigrant backgrounds.