John L. Coble Elementary School, nestled in the heart of the beautiful North Georgia region, is seeking a passionate and dedicated 8th Grade Homeroom Teacher to join our growing school community. This position provides an exciting opportunity to shape young minds in a supportive environment that blends academic excellence with spiritual growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spiritual Discipleship: Guide and mentor students in their spiritual journey, nurturing their faith and character. Develop and lead Bible-based activities that help students grow in their relationship with God, fostering a Christ-centered community.

• Academic Coaching: Provide rigorous academic instruction, tailored to individual needs. Help students excel in core subjects, cultivating critical thinking and academic growth through innovative and engaging methods.
• Fostering Culture of Goodness, Perseverance, and Resilience: Create a classroom culture that emphasizes the importance of kindness, perseverance, and resilience. Inspire students to face challenges with a positive attitude and develop the emotional tools necessary to overcome adversity.
• Student Development: Engage with students in a developmentally appropriate manner, encouraging their social, emotional, and academic growth. Establish strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to ensure the holistic development of each child.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team of educators and staff, contributing to a positive school culture and continuing to enhance the school’s mission.

Ideal Candidate:

• A passionate, compassionate educator committed to nurturing both the academic and spiritual development of students.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Expertise in Language Arts instruction, with the ability to teach reading, writing, grammar, and critical thinking skills in an engaging and effective manner.
• Experience in teaching or coaching in middle school education is preferred, but not required.
• A commitment to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• A desire to grow professionally and contribute to the school's ongoing success.
• Understanding and alignment with Adventist principles and values.

Why John L. Coble Elementary School?

• Supportive Community: Join a welcoming and vibrant community of educators, families, and churches.
• Location: Enjoy the beauty of the country, with close proximity to major cities like Chattanooga and Atlanta. Convenient access to Georgia-Cumberland Academy,  AdventHealth Redmond and Gordon, the Georgia-Cumberland Conference office, and Southern Adventist University.
• Technology and Resources: Benefit from up-to-date technology and teaching resources in a setting that is both modern and connected to its roots.
• Spiritual and Professional Growth: Grow in your faith while being supported in your professional development through collaboration with a team of dedicated educators.
• Small-town Atmosphere: Experience the warmth and charm of a growing school that feels like home.

Minimum: B.S. degree and current NAD Elementary certification. Salary and benefits are based on the denominational wage scale and policy. Georgia-Cumberland Conference offers a choice of 10 or 12 month remuneration. Must have the legal right to work in the United States and be able to provide evidence of that right if employed. If interested in being considered, please send a copy of your current NAD certificate, your philosophy of teaching, a letter of interest, your resume - including at least three references with e-mail addresses and phone numbers, (including one from a pastor you have worked closely with) and a completed application in your own handwriting, (please copy and paste this link in your browser to download the application; https://www.gccsda.com/resources/34657), as PDF attachments to Debbie Begley, Administrative Assistant (dbegley@gccsda.com) by April 23, 2025.