Middle School Art Teacher

$50,500 - $59,313/Yr

Atlas Preparatory School - Colorado Springs, CO

posted 18 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Colorado Springs, CO
Educational Services

About the position

The Middle School Art Teacher at Atlas Preparatory School is responsible for delivering a rigorous and standards-aligned art curriculum to students, fostering their creativity and artistic skills. This role emphasizes community engagement, collaboration with colleagues, and active participation in professional development. The teacher will assess student learning, engage with families, and support various school activities to create an inclusive and supportive educational environment.

Responsibilities

  • Execute a rigorous and standards-aligned art curriculum.
  • 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 and participate in field trips and community events.
  • Perform duties related to arrival, dismissal, and lunch.

Requirements

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Fine Arts or related field.
  • Possess an active CDE license with endorsement in the related subject area, or have passed 24 semester hours of coursework in visual arts, or passed PRAXIS 5135 within the last 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.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of students, parents, and colleagues.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in community engagement and support for socioeconomically disadvantaged students.
  • Familiarity with teaching English Language Learners.

Benefits

  • Health savings account
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Flextime
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
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