Job Description

Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) is a premier independent school serving over 1,500 students from across metro Atlanta. We are a faith-infused, academically rich community, ranked in the top tier for teaching quality, the arts, and athletics. We are Christians, change-makers, dreamers, aspirers, and hard workers. Together, we are raising a generation of bright, inspired, generous leaders. We share in a community where high academic rigor is matched by active faith and a deep commitment to care for one another on a collegiate-style campus. We live out our passions, our curiosity, our faith, and our pursuit to Be Greater.

We are seeking a dynamic, engaging individual that will be responsible for teaching Video Production and Photography curriculum in grades 9 through 12. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for teaching Video Production, Broadcast Journalism, Filmmaking, and Photography curriculum in grades 9-12.
• Lead a team of students to operate a weekly live Broadcast production
• Lead a team of students to operate the video scoreboard, replay, and music during home football games
• Create videos to support the athletics program, including hype videos and lineups for football
• Maintain regular office hours in order to advise and assist students in a variety of areas including potential careers in their related field of study.
• Assess students and analyze results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participate in professional development activities.
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Greater Atlanta Christian School.
• High school faculty are also expected to serve as sponsors of student organizations and participate in campus and community events.
• Perform other related work as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

GAC strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job that is engaged and passionate about promoting our faith-based mission for our students, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all of the qualifications listed. Feel free to contact us with any questions about your application.

Knowledge:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Video Production is required; a master’s degree is preferred
• A current Georgia Renewable Teaching Certificate is required.

Experience:

• Teaching experience of 3+ years.

Abilities:

• High level of organizational and collaboration skills;
• Skills teaching basic and advanced techniques of camera use, audio, and video editing
• Lead with a heart of Christ and be an example of Christ to our students;
• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and community members;
• Strong discernment skills, sound ethical judgment, and professional decision-making skills;
• Reflect and improve instructional practices;
• Embraces diversity and inclusion.

Other:

• Interest to contribute the GAC school community outside of the classroom as an athletic coach, student advisor, student club leader, or assist with other co-curricular activities;
• Successful background check, reference checking, and drug/alcohol screening clearance;
• Acknowledgment and agreement of GAC’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.

PERKS

GAC offers competitive salary and benefits including:

All-inclusive dining program, onsite fitness center, professional development, healthcare benefits, student loan debt repayment assistance, retirement plan, and a Christian community of innovative, engaged individuals.

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