Relay Resident Learning Guide

Relay Resident Learning Guide
The Meliora School | Gwinnett County, GA
Public Charter School | Opening Fall 2026
Start Date: July 8, 2026
About The Meliora School
The Meliora School is a mastery-based, learner-centered public charter school serving grades 6–12 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Built on the pillars of entrepreneurship and computer science, Meliora prepares learners for a rapidly changing world through rigorous academics, real-world learning, and the development of our Future9 competencies.
As a founding team, we are building a school that is designed for and by the community, where educators are developed as reflective practitioners and instructional leaders.
Role Overview
The Relay Resident Learning Guide is a full-time, mentored teaching role designed for emerging educators enrolled in Relay Graduate School of Education’s residency or certification pathway. Residents work closely with experienced Learning Guides and school leaders while developing strong instructional practice in a mastery-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction and Learning Support
Co-teach and support mastery-based, standards-aligned learning experiences
Facilitate small-group instruction, workshops, and targeted interventions
Support project-based learning and performance tasks
Assist with assessment, feedback, and tracking learner progress
Integrate technology and learning tools under the guidance of a mentor
Residency and Coaching
Participate fully in Relay coursework, coaching, and professional learning
Implement instructional strategies aligned to Relay and Meliora frameworks
Demonstrate growth toward independent instructional leadership
Advising and Learner Support
Support advisory structures and learner goal-setting
Build strong, supportive relationships with learners
Assist in maintaining a positive, inclusive learning environment
Collaborate with student support teams as needed
School Design and Community
Participate in founding-year school design and culture-building
Support exhibitions of learning, community events, and family engagement
Model Meliora values and Future9 competencies
Professional Growth and Collaboration
Collaborate closely with mentor guides and school leadership
Reflect on practice and actively seek feedback
Contribute positively to team culture and continuous improvement
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree
Acceptance into or current enrollment in Relay Graduate School of Education
Eligibility for Georgia teaching certification through Relay
Commitment to learner-centered, equitable education
Willingness to engage in coaching, feedback, and reflection
Preferred
Experience working with children or adolescents
Interest in mastery-based, project-based, or innovative school models
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Growth mindset and openness to learning