Social Studies Teacher

Classroom Teachers Institute for the Creative ArtsSocial StudiesFort Smith ArkansasOverviewThe Institute for the Creative Arts is the first Performing & Visual Arts High School in a charter school it is funded by the state. Our mission is: Empowering students through anintensive arts and academic curriculum that prepares them for higher education creativecareers and to become future leaders in the performing and visual arts is seeking outstanding teachers to teach in the core areas of math science English socialstudies and foreign language for this innovative high school. Students in grades 9-12 spendhalf of their day in a specific arts program and half of their day in a rigorous Academic will report directly to the Dean and ultimately the President. This is a uniqueopportunity for exceptional and gifted Institute opened in the fall of 2024 in the new Center for the Creative Arts a 40000 sq. -of-the-art facility located on a stunning 10-acre campus on Fort Smiths beautiful RiverfrontDrive. Students in grades 9-12 participate daily in a specific arts will have experience and training in English Language Arts and experience teachinghigh school addition candidates will have experience working with public schoolofficials and parents. Priority will be given to candidates who have an interest in working in anarts school with creative students and possess the ability to assist students in their creativeendeavors. Candidates must have the ability to work collaboratively with other ICA instructorsand artist-teachers to provide assistance with student projects and performances when A Bachelors degree in the core content area of teaching masters degree a plus Three years of teaching experience is preferred particularly at the high school level Team builder and possessing excellent communication skills Ability to collaborate and involve community partners Ability to recruit and mentor students Ability to work with instructors and students across disciplines Interest in working in a creative environment with significant time spent in small groupand one-on-one learning Must meet AR licensure requirements in core content areas or meet Arkansas QualifiedTeacher requirements. Other duties as assigned by Head of SchoolResponsibilities: To direct and evaluate the learning experiences of the pupil in both curricular andextra-curricular activities in accordance with school policies. To provide guidance to the pupil which will promote his welfare and his propereducational development. To maintain liaison with the parents. To teach and administer the classroom program. To provide for the care and protection of school property. To participate in the business and activities of the faculty. To cooperate with and participate in planning and evaluation of the school program. To notify the Dean and Department Director as early as possible when it is necessary tobe absent from school. To maintain a cordial and workable relationship with colleagues. To inform the Dean and Department Director of any action or situation which hasaffected or may affect the normal classroom activities and which requires supervisoryattention. To study and comply with School Board policy. To work collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities to promote the arts andassist students in their arts activities. To perform other duties as requirements* Be able to stand for the majority of the school day in order to effectively monitor andsupervise students Be able to walk short distances to supervise students between classrooms and activities Be able to sit stand lean reach bend lift and squat to assist students as needed Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground) Be able to walk up and down stairs Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty (recess before school drop offsafter school pick- ups and field trips)*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential -time contract. 190 Days. Salary commensurate with qualifications. $50000 and benefits packageStart Date: August 2026Send vita unofficial transcripts and contact info for three references to: a copy of teachers : Dr. Rosilee Russell Executive Review of applications will begin in April

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