2-5 Curiosity & Creativity Lab Leader (Art Emphasis)

Purpose Statement:Curiosity & Creativity Lab is a space and time to create express and explore wonder- wonder about the world around us and wonder about ourselves. With a strong emphasis on art Ansers 2-5 Curiosity & Creativity Lab will also include targeted STEAM related offerings developed in collaboration with the K/1 Curiosity and Creativity Lab Leader. The spiraling 2-5 curriculum provides opportunities to create inquire investigate invent grapple design construct practice perform stretch and breathe into new understandings. Interacting with the world with the lens of both an artist and a scientist we build individual and collective capacity to ask transformative questions observe carefully creatively collaborate and joyfully connect. Curiosity & Creativity Lab is a place to delve into What is and dream about What ifEssential Functions:Deliver art instruction in the Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) pedagogyIn collaboration with the K/1 Curiosity and Creativity Lab leader create & implement engaging curriculum that delves deeply into art while also incorporating opportunities to explore technology engineering math and music through collaborative projectsCreate and maintain a safe inviting organized classroom space which highlights and supports student learning where students can access utilize and care for many supplies materials and equipmentFacilitate Curiosity & Creativity Lab for all 2-5 crews twice a week to support crew leader planning timeActively gather and celebrate student questions and incorporate those wonders into the curriculum whenever possibleCollaborate with K-1 Curiosity & Creativity Lab partner Labs Team and classroom teachers regularly to coordinate programming including but not limited to Gosling DaysRegularly seek input and communicate with the Anser community about happenings and how they can be involved in Curiosity & Creativity Lab Document and display student creationsSupport crew leaders and administrators in creating school displays hosting performances and events for celebrations of learning enrollment events art shows STEAM events and other activitiesRecruit and collaborate with community partners to provide additional creative opportunities for studentsQualifications:Candidates must hold or be eligible for an Idaho K-8 Teaching Certificate or K-8 Art Education CertificateCandidates should be art educator or artist with an enthusiasm for stretching the creative space to include other modalities Experience or a willingness to adopt the TAB model of teaching art and creative thinking through a variety of modalities Dedication to deep consistent collaboration with the K/1 Curiosity and Creativity Lab Leader to grow the candidates skills outside of art and to align their programs to serve students Good communication classroom management and organizational skills are also helpful. Salary Information: Salary range comparable to local Charter Schools and traditional programs $50252-$72260Access to the Education Assistance Fund up to $2000 annuallyYears of accredited teaching/district services are transferablePERSI benefitsFull medical dental vision Employee Assistance Program and life insurance benefits12 days of Paid Time OFF (PTO) AnnuallyAnser Charter School may be a good fit for you if you:Flourish in a collaborative environment that deems alignment consistency and fidelity to programs and school design integral to school and student in a diverse intellectually challenging environment where reflection and improvement of professional practice are regarded as hallmarks of individual and group growth and all children - regardless of race ethnicity gender socio-economic status or home language - can achieve at high levels AND believe that the teacher must actively engage students to make that happen. Have knowledge of child cognitive social moral and ethical development as well as different learning styles and can implement this knowledge in a caring and collaborative competence using qualitative and quantitative data to inform instruction and to assess students progress over time. Have the desire to work in a nontraditional school environment. Can develop curriculum that is engaging rigorous and aligns with Ansers model .Are passionate about what Anser has to offer staff students and Our School:Anser Charter School a public school chartered by the Idaho Charter School Commission demonstrates 26 years of successful operation. Anser is named after the Latin word for goose and seeks to embody the supportive and collaborative characteristics of its namesake. The school serves approximately 580 students K-8. We are located in Garden City and within the boundaries of the Boise School District. Anser is an Expeditionary Learning (EL Education) school rooted in effective teaching and learning practices as a means to ensure that all students are provided a rigorous curriculum embedded with components of strong character and service-learning. The curriculum is organized around learning expeditions where collaboration cooperation and teamwork are integral to the school design. Active pedagogy is supported by working with teaching partners and through a school culture that practices shared and distributive leadership reflection deep dialogue meaningful social interactions and aligned professional development. Equity and high expectations for every student are fostered through inquiry and project-based learning; a safe respectful and orderly community; adventure; service-learning civic responsibility and engagement of families in the life of the school. To learn more about the school please visit a screening interview email your resume and cover letter to candidates invited for a formal interview must submit:Three letters of recommendationCopy of teaching certificate and transcripts