Teacher small group instruction - Part-time or Full-time
Teacher small group instruction - Part-time or Full-time
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We are seeking an educator to teach small groups focused on reading and/or math to 1st 6th grade students.
We are seeking individuals who are interested in working fulltime or parttime.If you are interested in teaching reading or math to small groups but are not certified please specify this in your application. This position does not require a certification.
The Academy for Integrated Arts (AFIA) is an innovative arts integrated school. Our school community is reflective dedicated and caring. The unique vision of AFIA embraces arts instruction integrated into the core curriculum as a meaningful part of what students do every day. At AFIA the arts serve as a catalyst for learning achievement curiosity and selfesteem.
Additionally instruction is from a strong constructivist viewpoint and is delivered with developmentally appropriate practices. AFIA is a fantastic community in which to work with an emphasis on teacher leadership. AFIA is a true learning community as everyone in the building from students to staff engage in reflective meaningful learning on a daily basis. To learn more go to www.afiakc.
Educators at AFIA:
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students who are traditionally underserved
- Value the power of school in changing and improving childrens lives by constructing studentcentered learning opportunities
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion and an ability to create a classroom environment in which all students and community members feel a sense of belonging
- Have a strong understanding of and ability to implement constructivism
- Value the presence and the voice of students families as partners in the school
- Engage in powerful productive partnerships with families and students to ensure that instruction meets the needs of all students
Essential skills duties and responsibilities:
- Collaborate with other educators including AFIAs intervention coordinator to plan and facilitate small group lessons.
- Plan prepare and deliver lesson plans that facilitate active studentcentered learning.
- Design appropriately demanding instructional materials
- Facilitate a studentcentered classroom in which students students set goals and engage in deep thinking throughout the lesson
- Use assessments and data to inform instruction and planning
- Build a positive classroom community and effectively manage student behaviors
- Invest in students wellbeing and build productive positive relationships with students and their families
- Develop a vision for student success and carryout that vision through highquality instruction
- Provide appropriate timely feedback to students and their families
- Maintain accurate documentation of students progress and development utilizing established systems
- Collaborate with colleagues and families in meeting needs of all students
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be able to work collaboratively with others in a team environment
- Be a reflective practitioner with a strong personal commitment to ongoing learning and growth
- Be willing to grow in the ability to implement the arts throughout the curriculum
- Collaborate with the art/music teachers and community partners to integrate arts across the curriculum
- Demonstrate ethical behavior including understanding the importance of confidentiality of information about students and teachers in the school environment and community
- Embrace feedback and participate in continual intensive jobembedded professional development
- Demonstrate an excellent work ethic flexibility and positive attitude
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hold or be eligible to hold the appropriate certification (Early Childhood or Elementary Missouri Certification)
- Experience working in a school setting
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting salary for certified first year teachers (fulltime): $50000
- Benefits package including medical benefits
- Kansas City Public School Retirement System
- Ongoing intensive jobembedded professional development
- Unique opportunities to engage in team teaching and specific professional learning such as arts integrated professional development
Start Date: This position is open for theschool year and we would like to fill the position by December 15 2024.
Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled.
To Apply: Submit resume or curriculum vitae brief cover letter and 3 references via Bamboo HR
Questions about the position can be directed to the Executive Director Tricia DeGraff at
Employment Type
Part-Time
