Martial Arts Teacher (Part Time)

Fugees Family, Inc. is a non-profit organization and operator of Fugees Academy, a network of independent, community-based middle and high schools that emphasize academic and character development of refugee children. Our student body represents 22 different countries, including Burundi, Iraq, Central African Republic, and Burma. 

The Fugees Academy serves a pressing need that is not currently being met by the traditional public education system – the education of refugee children in an environment where their unique academic challenges are understood. Through small classes, high expectations, targeted instruction, lots of art and music, and full school participation in soccer and soccer-based activities, Fugees Academy empowers the most vulnerable of students–child survivors of war—to become independent thinkers and high-achieving scholars. 

Please visit our website fugeesfamily.org to learn more and to ensure that your professional goals and educational philosophy align with The Fugees Academy.

Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School (GFACS) is seeking an innovative, passionate Martial Arts Teacher who possesses an unwavering commitment to the Fugees Academy mission and the willingness to go above & beyond to meet the needs of students, families and staff.  

Required Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of full-time classroom teaching experience, preferably in an urban setting
• Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students
• Excellent command of English, passion for supporting expressive language in non-native speakers
• Demonstrated expertise in creative, engaging and culturally relevant martial arts instruction  
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a warm, strict, orderly classroom environment
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement and believe that all students can achieve.
• A belief that building deep, authentic relationships with students and families is a priority
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in the United States required.
• Previous experience working with English Learners is a plus.

Benefits and Salary: Salaries for these positions are competitive and depend on prior experience. 

The Fugees Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from those with refugee and/or immigrant backgrounds, women, and minorities.