Employment
Atlanta Classical Academy is a public charter school serving families who reside within the Atlanta Public Schools district. The school opened in the 2014-15 school year with students in grades K – 8 and graduated its first class in 2019.
Since its founding, ACA has achieved SAT and ACT scores in the top 1% of public schools in Georgia for consecutive years, 100% of graduates have been accepted into college, and Niche ranked the school among the top 30 public k-12 schools in the country.
What kind of school is Atlanta Classical Academy?
The mission of Atlanta Classical Academy is to develop graduates in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
The lower school (Kindergarten-Sixth Grade) curriculum focuses on developing a strong foundation in language arts consisting of explicit phonics, handwriting, and grammar. Math instruction employs the Singapore model which prioritizes mastery and emphasizes the how and why of math. This math curriculum carefully sequences each concept so that students return to topics over the course of years, each time building complexity and depth. Some of the key features of the approach include the CPA (Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract) progression, number bonds, bar modeling, and mental math. Finally, the lower school academic program emphasizes content-rich instruction in history, science, and fine arts beginning in Kindergarten. The classroom is traditionally structured and teachers provide direct instruction with minimal use of technology.
Formal Latin is studied from the sixth to the eighth grades, and then students choose whether to continue with classical languages or to study Spanish. The reading of great books informed by Socratic discussion commences in the elementary school.
The upper school curriculum centers on the reading and discussion of great books in literature and primary sources in history and on a thorough understanding of both the facts and the concepts in mathematics and the sciences. To graduate, all seniors must write a senior thesis and deliver and defend it orally in front of their fellow students and members of the faculty. Teachers are hired based upon their mastery of academic disciplines and the ability to convey knowledge to young people. They should also have the ability and desire to shape the character of youth through a clear teaching of moral virtue.
Do you know someone who would be a great fit at Atlanta Classical?
Our Employment Brochure is a great resource for those that want to know more about a career at ACA. We have included information about the school, employee benefits, and how to apply.
How to Apply
Faculty applicants must submit the following:
- Cover letter tailored to the position(s) for which the applicant is applying. Please tell us how you learned about Atlanta Classical Academy.
- Statement of educational philosophy (500 words or less)
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Official/sealed college/university transcripts and any applicable official test scores. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable initially.
Employment Particulars
In keeping with ‘industry standard’ charter school policies, the children of full-time employees will have enrollment preference. (Preference is also give to siblings of children otherwise enrolled and also to children of the Board of Directors.)
Employees will be employed by Atlanta Classical Academy and not Atlanta Public Schools. By law, teachers will participate in the Teacher’s Retirement System of Georgia. In addition, we offer a competitive benefits plan. Employees’ compensation packages will be individually negotiated.
Each school year begins with a week of training that usually begins in late July/early August.
Atlanta Classical Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The School hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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“Our steadfast commitment to the mission sets Atlanta Classical apart from many schools. We focus on developing the heart and the mind of students, recognizing that our intellect and our imagination must be aligned in order to be happy. This is a happy place to work in the truest sense of the word: happiness comes from the orientation of the will, mind, and heart towards the Good, the True, and the Beautiful. Everyone here, staff, faculty, and students, is committed to pursuing these things in humble spirit and resilient determination.”
- Mr. Clausen, Upper School Math & Science Teacher