Position: MS/HS ArtTeacher

Reports to: Upper School Principal

Position Status: Full-TIme

Position Class: Exempt

Contract Days: 184 days

Schedule: M-F

Salary/Pay:

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PERA

Vision Statement: SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow.

Mission Statement: SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued and known by the content of their character.

Overview:

The HS Art Teacher at SkyView will be responsible for ensuring the fidelity and rigor of our art program. Courses include Art I, Art II, Sculpture, Visual Art and Technology, Advanced Art, and AP Art Studio (Drawing and 2D). Sculpture, Visual Art and Technology is a new course and the instructor will have some autonomy to develop this course in a way that engages students and/or supports their preparation for college, while building upon previously learned skills and content. The instructor should also be able to support students at the AP level and may be able to utilize an advanced art student as a Teaching Assistant.

Desired Qualifications and Attributes:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree that supports teaching students at all levels of Art;
• Meet Highly Qualified criteria for the state of Colorado;
• Proficient in technology--especially Google platform;
• Commitment to providing high expectations and high levels of support for all students;
• Deep passion for learning and the subject matter being taught.
• Belief that the most effective way to promote student achievement is through building meaningful relationships;
• Precise, persuasive, and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills;
• Possess the ability to collaborate with teachers/staff/team to meet the needs of students.
• Willingness to ask questions, and consult team members on a regular basis.
• Willingness to grow with the position and needs of the school.
• Entrepreneurial attitude with solid decision-making skills;
• Dedicated to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community;
• Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SVA charter school model which empowers staff and families, values Core Knowledge, Classical curriculum, foreign language, character education, and service to the community.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of the SVA vision & mission, helping set the tone and culture.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management and discipline.
• Communicate proactively with students, staff, and parents.
• Engage students in meaningful Socratic dialogue.
• Differentiate instruction to address various learning styles.
• Attend Capturing Kids Hearts, a 3-day training, during the summer, if hired.
• Develop curriculum with assistance from the High School Principals and/or High School faculty.
• Understand that student learning is the measure of successful teaching.
• Embrace feedback from administration in a continuous improvement modality.
• Build appropriate professional relationships with students.
• Collaborate with other SVA staff in all aspects of the school.
• Supervise lunch, detention, and after-school duties as needed in cooperation with other High School faculty.
• Be involved in the life of the school – Clubs, Sports, Community Service, and/or Character Program.
• Other duties as assigned by the High School Administration.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,104.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Highlands Ranch, CO 80130: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person