Elementary Art Teacher 25-26 SY
Elementary Art Teacher 25-26 SY
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Job Description
Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is mission and values driven organization. Our mission is to provide a rigorous college preparatory education and character development program that will prepare students from underserved communities to succeed in college and beyond. Our day to day work is embodied with a set of core values: Students First Be Adaptable Perseverance Take Responsibility and Commitment to Distinction. We are looking for team members who exude these values and a passion for our mission.
POSITION SUMMARY
We recognize that the number one factor impacting student achievement is quality presence and effectiveness of every teacher within the classroom. We find it crucial to recruit develop support and retain great educators as the key to the success of our students and the network as a whole. By providing our teachers with individualized professional development and training ongoing support as they develop their teaching skills and creating career advancement opportunities through our innovative Career Path System we aim to foster professional growth and a commitment to education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Achievement & Character Development
Set and hold students to extremely high academic and behavioral standards
Relentlessly demonstrate and embody the schools core values and ensure that students are challenged
Believe in measurable student academic growth to increase individual students achievement
Core Instructional Excellence
Assess every students mastery of the content and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding
Demonstrate strong content knowledge
Prepare questions model responses and practice effective instructional delivery
Lead students through guided and independent practice and regularly check for understanding
Ensure academic rigor by asking increasingly difficult questions accepting only high quality student responses and posting examples of high quality work
Use engagement strategies (e.g. rapid fire questioning choral responses tracking nonverbal responses etc)
Meet needs of range of students providing extra support or variation of work
Classroom Culture
Implement effective classroom management
Create positive engaging achievementoriented and structured learning environment where students are excited about and invested in their academics;
Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the schools overall vision
Discuss teach and reinforce character skills.
Planning and Data Analysis
Set measurable ambitious yet attainable goals for the year and for each interim assessment cycle
Use data from interim assessments quizzes and informal assessments to inform and guide instruction
Understands and knows standards and how standards are assessed
Objectives based lessons; develop and implement specific strategies to ensure that each student achieves gains
Student Supervision Safety and Wellbeing
Be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment for all students
At all times act in a manner in alignment with AMPS Core Values and any individual site norms to promote respect and professionalism among students and colleagues
Be proactive in addressing issues to student safety and wellbeing (e.g. bullying etc.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Unwavering commitment to the organization its mission and core values.
Ability to work collaboratively resolve conflicts listen actively and contribute to a positive school climate and environment.
Maintain the integrity of confidential information related to records students families and colleagues. Use information solely for assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of individuals involved.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Strong organization and multitasking abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment with short deadlines and solve problems effectively.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Strong work ethic and gogetter attitude.
Ability to interpret technical terms write clear and concise internal and external communications and communicate information clearly.
Knowledge of public education and charter school movement preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
California teaching credential or ability and willingness to obtain a California teaching permit/credential if not already credentialed.
1 years of experience working at school sites or experience working with children/youth preferred.
Strong classroom management skills and ability to build rapport with students.
Demonstrated mastery of subject matter.
Ability to follow established routines and procedures.
Previous experience in charter schools preferred.
The salary range for this position is $65000 $94500. Salary is commensurate with experience education and expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.
This is a fulltime exempt 100 inperson position.To apply: Visit us at As an equal opportunity employer; we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.
Employment Type
Full-Time
