About Miles Ahead Charter School
Miles Ahead Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter school authorized by the State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) of Georgia serving grades K-6 in the 2026- 2027 academic year. As an SCSC authorized school, Miles Ahead operates as a Local Educational Authority (LEA) and has a statewide attendance zone. Miles Ahead is committed to providing an educational opportunity students may not have been afforded outside of their local options.
Mission of Miles Ahead Charter School
Miles Ahead Charter School (MACS) is an authorized tuition-free, public school focused on student growth and academic achievement through a whole child approach to education. Our mission is to provide all students with the social and academic skills necessary to help them realize their potential for local impact and global change within a 21st century learning environment. Therefore, our vision is to prepare scholars to be knowledgeable, responsible individuals ensuring we live in a compassionate, digital society.
Overview of Contracted Positions for 26-27
Contracted teachers or programs at MACS support the ExPedition Day experiences for MACS 3 days per week. Contracted Teachers at MACS have the unique opportunity to implement our innovative curriculum by ensuring student growth and academic achievement during their exploratory learning while implementing the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSEs).
Contracted Teachers at MACS may include:
- 21st Century Learning/Skills
- STEAM
- Music
- Art
21st Century Learning/Skills
- Knowledge and ability to implement the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Computer Literacy Skills.
- Ability to create unique project based learning opportunities for K-6 scholars.
- Coordinates unique learning opportunities with other teachers and contractors.
- Creates unique ways to drive central tenets of: Digital Responsibility, Virtual Citizenship, and Being Safe in the Technology World.
- Supports a range of learning to access 21st century content including language access, enrichment/extension
- Exceptional knowledge of technology systems including Google Office Suit, Smart and Promethean Boards.
Instructional Guide
- Deliver classroom instruction aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
- Submit grades into Infinite Campus on a bi-weekly basis for families to review.
- Create warm, rigorous exploratory learning experiences for K-5 scholars during their scheduled time.
- Implement and grade monthly assessments to monitor scholar growth.
- Implement IEP and BIP accommodations with fidelity related to exceptional learners.
- Communicate with families once per month using ParentSquare.
- Communicate monthly with the ExPedition Day lead teacher to monitor program implementation.
Whole Child Supports
- Create a warm-welcoming environment for all scholars by developing morning and afternoon Crew structures.
- Model MACS High Five Habits for scholars.
- Communicate to scholars alongside MACS High Five Habits to ensure positive behavior management techniques.
- Use appropriate digital platforms to monitor scholar well-being including Infinite Campus, LiveSchool, and ParentSquare.
- Complete all annual required trainings related to scholar safety and well being including neglect and abuse.
Communication
- Respond to family questions or requests within 24 hours.
- Complete weekly newsletter within ParentSquare.
- Host office hours for family visits and communication time.
- Offer parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all communication within MACS is aligned to expected employee practices.
MACS Vendor
- Accept Net 30 payment terms for all monthly invoices.
- Receive quarterly feedback related to the contract.
- Work 3 days per week to implement content with fidelity.
- Monitor MACS employee to respond to emails from families.
- Uphold the MACS vision to create whole, healthy, happy people ready for the 21st century for scholars and colleagues.
- Flexible with changing schedules across semesters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Required.
- Either hold a Georgia Teaching Certificate or be willing to start path towards certification (Provisional Certificate)
- Either hold or be willing to obtain a Gifted or ESOL endorsement
- Experience working with Elementary Aged Children
- Clear Criminal Background Check
- Authorized to Work in the United States
- Strong communication abilities
- Strong technical skills
- Exceptional Hiring Skill: Bilingual or Multilingual
Experiences:
- 1-2 years working in the elementary/middle school setting.
- Experience working in inclusive classrooms across at the elementary level.
- Interpreting IEPs and BIPs to ensure learning is maximized.
- Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional
- Unwavering commitment to MACS’s mission and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of MACS scholars, families, and staff
Additional Information
Compensation
MACS books instructional contractors on a daily rate basis. The number of dates are flexible based on the contractor’s needs and schedule.
