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Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,115 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship and character. 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 Middle School STEAM and Design program is looking for a part-time teacher to join our STEAM team. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering and making with a particular focus on the prototyping and iteration phase of the design cycle.

Candidates should demonstrate a facility with scoping and scaffolding this process for Middle School students. Knowledge of drafting, 3D modeling, and fabrication on computer-assisted and basic power tools is desired. Candidates should also be familiar with the FLL Lego Robotics competition and capable of supporting teams through robotic design and programming.

With 282 students in the sixth through eighth grades, the Pace Academy Middle School is a vibrant learning environment that provides an innovative academic program within a nurturing community. Our expert teachers create meaningful learning opportunities for students through lessons that emphasize academic excellence, critical thinking, empathy and integrity.

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:

• Prepares course objectives and outlines for courses of study in conjunction with other Middle School faculty, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• Effectively incorporates principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in teaching and classroom culture
• Attends training, professional development and education in antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion
• Communicates effectively with parents in a timely manner
• Leads parent-teacher conferences
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Two or more years of teaching experience required. Middle school experience preferred
• Strong sense of humor, flexibility and desire to work with middle-school students is required
• Belief in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school so as to foster a sense of belonging
• Proficient use of technology is necessary
• Must be able to work on campus, for in-person learning

Learn more about the Pace Academy Middle School at:

www.paceacademy.org/academics/middle-school

Learn more about our Action Plan for Racial Equity at:

www.paceacademy.org/about/diversity-inclusion/action-plan-for-racial-equity

The Middle School STEAM and Robotics Teacher will teach three (3) sections, not eligible for the full benefits package.  However, Pace offers a generous retirement plan and match for part-time employees. 

How to Apply:

Send your cover letter, resume, and references to:  Jobs@PaceAcademy.org.

Please indicate where you learned of this job and your desired salary range. PDFs or Word documents are preferred.

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