Classroom Facilitator - Early Interventionist in Metro Atlanta, Georgia at Peace Academy Charter Inc

Classroom Facilitator - Early Intervention Program (EIP)

PEACE Academy Charter works to promote educational and cultural empowerment for all of our students to ensure they are mastering or exceeding in their grade level content areas. Our strong focus on academics and cultural identity supports us in being an inclusive school that is heavily grounded in community. We are seeking a dynamic Classroom Facilitator (Teacher) - Early Intervention Program who can contribute to our school community in addition to supporting the learning and development of our students academically, culturally, and socio emotionally. While many schools call the lead classroom instructor a teacher, at PEACE to effectively orchestrate a liberatory learning experience, we must have quality staff who can facilitate the classroom learning.

This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Enrichment & Engagement

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required

Certification:

• Minimum of SRT4-Certification in Early Childhood Education or related field (P-5); OR
• Passed the GACE Program Admissions Assessment or have exemption eligibility AND passed the GACE in Early Childhood Education preferred

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Create, build, and implement a student-centered, problem-based curriculum to support students in mastering grade level content
• Lead intervention strategies with small groups of students who need additional content school in Math and/or Reading.
• Implement instruction and assessment practices for a diverse group of students many of whom are below grade level.
• Supports with the MTSS process, ensuring early identification and intervention for students in need of academic or behavioral support.
• Support with the appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies (e.g. pacing, checks for understanding, etc.) based on comprehension of child development and pedagogy
• Conduct data analysis; extract meaningful insights from classroom, team or grade-level data to ensure students are growing based on their academic goals
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the School Leader or other members of the Leadership Team

Experience:

The experience and qualifications preferred for this position include:

• Experience working with elementary and/or middle school-aged students
• Racial identity-based professional development or coursework
• Experience with positive student behavior supports and interventions; restorative justice practices
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with diverse groups of students, teachers, and families
• Experience in a charter school setting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated belief that all students can achieve high levels of academic achievement
• Demonstrated belief in the mission and vision of PEACE Academy
• Knowledge of strong pedagogical practices for classroom organization, planning, and effective execution of instruction
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person and virtual learning environments
• Ability to work under pressure and meet outcomes