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Elementary School Art Teacher Job Description

ABOUT US : Arts in Action Community Charter School opened in the Fall of 2011 with grades K-5. We believe that all students deserve access to the arts.  We believe that instruction should be culturally relevant, and inclusive, and meet the diverse needs of all learners.  We believe that social justice is integral to education, and we aim to teach students how to advocate for themselves, our community, and the world.  For more information on our program, please visit our website,  

OUR MISSION : To empower, prepare, and inspire students to achieve their highest potential and become active citizens who work toward building a more just, humane, and sustainable world by providing a democratic, arts-enriched, and nurturing school environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the School Director, serve as an art teacher through planning, delivering, and assessing culturally responsive and engaging art lessons aligned with the California Common Core Standards, English Learner Standards and Visual and Performing Arts Standards. Teachers drive the mission and vision of the school forward by leading students to think about the social inequities in the world and inspiring students to enact change. 

Teaching at Arts in Action Community Schools is unique in the following ways:  

• A small school with a high staff-to-student ratio
• A passionate team of educators who work in collaboration
• Significant funding for art supplies/equipment/guest artists/field trips
• Multiple structures for creating a strong school culture, including AIA Creed, Advisory, social-emotional curriculum, and Restorative Justice practices 
• Social Justice project-based learning where students study current social problems and engage in actions to improve those issues
• Full-time counseling and behavior team on staff to support students and families with behavior and students’ socio-emotional well-being
• Coaching and observation opportunities, dedicated administrative support

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Promote the academic success and holistic growth of all students, collaborate with colleagues on instruction
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Incorporate technology through art: graphic design, photoshop, etc.
• Structure a physical classroom environment conducive to learning to include efficient classroom management procedures based on restorative justice
• Understand and organize subject matter for student learning by developing and implementing an appropriate Scope and Sequence
• Engage and support all students in learning by planning VAPA standards-based lessons  
• Establish and maintain expected standards of student behavior with administrative support
• Participate and collaborate in grade-level, staff, and planning meetings
• Build relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Develop as a professional educator and seek to improve competency by regularly participating in professional growth activities
• Leading art showcases and department initiatives 
• Share the responsibility of communicating the educational program to the community through such activities as back-to-school nights, parent conferences, and family nights
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• California Single Subject Art Teaching Credential and/or relevant art teaching experience
• Classroom teaching experience in an elementary school setting is strongly preferred 
• Ability to establish/foster a positive and safe school culture
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and support student growth
• Possesses a growth mindset and a love of learning

WAGE AND BENEFITS:  This is a full-time, 10-month salaried position. The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience; a competitive benefits package is included. The salary range is $68,000 - $101,871 annually. Teachers are compensated based on their placement on a salary scale divided into the following categories: developing, lead, or distinguished teacher.  Compensation is determined based on years of teaching, expertise, and education units.

Arts in Action Community Charter Schools is non-sectarian in its programs, admissions policies, employment practices, and all other operations, shall not charge tuition, and shall not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, religion or sexual orientation, either actual or perceived.

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