Teacher, Roberts Academy - Reading And Art

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Job Title:

Teacher, Roberts Academy - Reading and Art

Department:

Roberts Academy

College/Division:

College Of Education

Primary Job Posting Location:

Macon, GA 31207

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

The Roberts Academy at Mercer University invites applications for a full-time teaching position for reading and art for the 2026-2027 school year.

We seek enthusiastic and dynamic educators committed to personal growth and possessing excellent communication skills. An ideal candidate should be an outstanding teacher with a recognized record of success. Modeled after the very successful Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College, the Roberts Academy at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, is a transitional school for children with dyslexia to achieve academic success through dynamic educational programs. Students attend the Roberts Academy at Mercer University until they have mastered the skills to accommodate their learning differences and are prepared to succeed in a traditional school setting.

Responsibilities:

A successful candidate will engage students (grades 2nd through 7th) with dyslexia in action-oriented learning that combines auditory, visual, and kinesthetic elements to teach basic concepts of reading, writing, spelling, and art across the curriculum, using the Orton-Gillingham approach. In support of action-oriented learning, the candidate will creatively adapt and implement lessons and materials, use varied instructional resources and strategies, and apply relevant technology to meet the varying needs of dyslexic students. Moreover, the successful candidates will promote the school's positive culture by collaborating with colleagues and parents, encouraging student engagement and decorum, monitoring and communicating students' progress and successes, actively participating in the school's ongoing professional development program, becoming a member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy, and supporting the mission of the Roberts Academy at Mercer University and its leadership.

Under general supervision, the Teacher is responsible for:

• Developing, planning, and implementing curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for student audiences within areas of expertise;

• Advising, testing, and teaching student audiences in areas of reading and art;

• Presenting and reinforcing learning concepts within reading and art in all grade levels.

This is a full-time, 10-month position.

Qualifications:

Required

• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Elementary Education, Special Education, or a related field

• Two years of successful experience teaching elementary-age students

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to maintain positive and proactive relationships with teachers, administrators, and parents

• Experience with and knowledge of dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred

• Hold a master's degree or higher in Elementary Education, Special Education, or a related field

• Current Georgia teaching certificate

• Three years or more of successful experience teaching elementary-age students with dyslexia

• Knowledge of the Orton-Gillingham approach and/or other dyslexia-related remediation approaches

Background Check Contingencies:

• Criminal History

Required Document Attachments:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of three professional references with contact information

Externally Funded:

This position is contingent on external funding and the length of employment in this position is dependent on continuation of these funds.

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer's twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer's employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and  so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective/

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Family:

Staff Student Operations Exempt

EEO Statement:

EEO/Veteran/Disability