Art Teacher - IDEA Kyle College Prep (Immediate Opening)

$48,000 - $48,000/Yr

IDEA Public Schools - Kyle, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Kyle, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Art Teacher at IDEA Kyle College Prep is responsible for instructing students in grades 6-12 in various art subjects while ensuring they master the academic and social skills necessary for college success. The role involves creating a powerful learning environment, delivering rigorous instruction, assessing student progress, and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability among students and families.

Responsibilities

• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• Learn, master, and deliver relevant content and grade level curriculum, core content objectives and texts
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student's progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate students' progress with student and family on a weekly basis
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students' character and sense of community in the classroom
• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students' needs
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
• Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of our scholars

Requirements

• High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work experience
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required
• Experience in a K-12 classroom setting strongly preferred
• State certification preferred but not required
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with diverse student populations
• Familiarity with technology integration in the classroom
• Ability to create engaging and innovative lesson plans

Benefits

• Paid Family Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health services
• Dental and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development opportunities
• 403(b) plan
• Potential relocation allowance