Job Description:

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a teacher who is committed to the ideals and joys of teaching middle school students and who can inspire a love of learning in their students through the development and application of thoughtful, meaningful learning experiences for students.

The successful teacher in this role will also understand the value of working cooperatively and collaboratively with adults in a team-based setting as well as have the ability to work independently. We are looking for an educator who embraces a growth mindset for their own professional development and who can help students to do the same. Flexibility and a commitment to your own learning are integral to success working with this age level and in this setting! This position could be either full or part time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

Part time duties

• Teach two sections of Middle School Visual Arts

• Develop units and lessons that support the goals of the WA VPA Department and the Middle School program.

• Support student learning through project-based, multi-modal approaches to teaching and learning.

• Maintain discipline in accordance with the student handbook and team and division agreements.

• Provide appropriate feedback on student work and in term reports.

• Complete grading, comments and progress reports in a timely manner.

• Attend required meetings (team, faculty, department, parent).

Full-time duties

• Teach an additional two sections of Middle School arts

• Serve as the academic and developmental advisor to a small group of middle school students.

• Advise or co-advise two qualifying student activities.

• Attend required meetings (team, faculty, department, parent).

• Fulfill duties of supervising lunch, recess, and social activities (chaperone at least 2 Middle School social activities each semester).

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain classroom and shared spaces as conducive to teaching, learning, and working.

• Maintain daily student attendance and adhere to tardiness procedures.

• Attend and participate in school trips.

• Maintain mature and age appropriate judgment and boundaries.

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and integration of new learning into practice.

• Follow accident & illness procedures.

• Participate in all safety drills, including fire, lockdown and evacuation.

• Represent the school and what it stands for positively at public events, admissions events, community events, development events, etc., some of which take place outside of the regular school day and calendar.

• Develop and sustain relationships with colleagues that benefit their students and further one another’s professional growth.

• Develop and sustain relationships with parents that support each student's well-being and increasing autonomy.

• Serve as a role model for students and colleagues.

• Affirm and defend the dignity and worth of each member of the community and maintain an environment that fosters respect.

• Other duties as assigned by the Division Head and Department Chair