Middle School Art Teacher

$50,500 - $59,313/Yr

Atlas Preparatory School - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Colorado Springs, CO

Educational Services

About the position

The Middle School Art Teacher at Atlas Schools is responsible for delivering a rigorous and standards-aligned art curriculum to students in a K-12 charter school environment. This role emphasizes educational excellence, character development, and community engagement, aiming to empower students for success in their post-graduate paths. The teacher will engage with families, participate in professional development, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Execute rigorous and standards-aligned curriculum in visual arts.
• Deliver daily, weekly, interim, and end-of-year assessments to capture student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues and instructional coaches with a growth mindset.
• Provide classroom coverage during colleagues' absences, compensated additionally.
• Participate in professional development and learning opportunities as required.
• Draft and revise student report cards to provide meaningful information for families.
• Engage with families to support an equitable and inclusive school environment.
• Attend quarterly parent/teacher conferences and engage with families.
• Support the summer REACH beyond program.
• Participate in field trips, academic support sessions, community building events, and other required programs.
• Support various duties including arrival, dismissal, and lunch supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Hold a sincere interest and expertise in visual or fine arts.
• Meet 'in-field status' by fulfilling at least one qualification within 6 months of hire: possess an active CDE license with endorsement, hold a Bachelor's Degree in fine art/visual arts, have completed 24 semester hours of coursework in visual arts, or have passed PRAXIS 5135 within 10 years.
• Ability to pass all required background screenings.
• Dedication to educational equity and creating a nurturing educational experience.
• Commitment to classroom instruction through collaboration and regular assessment.
• Ownership for the academic results of students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of students, parents, and colleagues.
• Possess a growth mindset and willingness to use feedback for improvement.

Benefits

• Approximately 10 weeks of paid school breaks.
• 32 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account.
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program.
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit.
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more).
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to thousands of employee discounts.