Job Summary

Tallulah Falls School seeks a student-centered, energetic, and inventive part-time upper school dual enrollment History teacher with the ability to instruct highly motivated students in a rigorous course of study at the college-preparatory level, honors level and advanced level. The candidate must possess a desire to be a part of a special team to capture hearts, elevate character and intellect, and prepare our students to thrive in life. They will contribute to the academic and extracurricular life of the school through a willingness to coach and/or the school’s Outdoor Education Program. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide an engaging environment conducive to facilitating a positive learning experience for all students.
• Provide a superior level of instruction for students daily.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with parents and school administration.
• Seek improvement through professional development.
• Building relationships and mentoring young individuals
• Evaluate each student’s growth in knowledge and skills in the course being taught.
• Other duties as assigned

In addition to completing the employment application, interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references to the attention of Jeremy Stille at jeremy.stille@tallulahfalls.org. No phone calls, please. The employment application can be found here- https://www.tallulahfalls.org/about/employment-opportunities.cms

Tallulah Falls School is an equal opportunity employer.

All job applicants at TFS will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test result will be denied employment. Applicants will be required to submit to a specimen test at a laboratory selected by Tallulah Falls School and sign a consent agreement to release TFS from liability.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in any field and at least 18 graduate hours in the relevant subject area.
• Georgia teaching certificate or state equivalent in the field of History.
• Significant teaching experience (teaching experience at a college setting preferred).
• Maintain a high degree of ethical professionalism.
• Exhibit superior classroom management skills.
• Maintain thorough records and plans.
• Incorporate the use of technology into the classroom.
• Adhere to and enforce all school policies.

Standard Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to bend, reach, lift and climb.
• Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to lift, carry, move and handle equipment, boxes weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate and respond to questions from various levels both within and outside the organization.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to perform specified duties.

About Tallulah Falls School

Tallulah Falls School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory day and boarding school nestled in the northeast Georgia mountains serving more than 500 students in grades 4 -12. Academics and character development are at the heart of the Tallulah Falls School experience. Our students, faculty, staff, parents, and supporters form a close-knit school family where everyone feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We all work together as a team to accomplish a common mission.

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