Math Teacher

Mathematics Instructor – Institute for the Creative Arts

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Overview

The Institute for the Creative Arts is the first Performing & Visual Arts High School in Arkansas.

As a charter, the school is funded by the state. Our mission is: Empowering students through an

intensive arts and academic curriculum that prepares them for higher education, creative

careers, and to become future leaders in the performing and visual arts industries.

ICA is seeking an exceptional educator to serve as a Mathematics Instructor within the

Institute’s School of Academics. This role is responsible for delivering a rigorous mathematics

program that emphasizes college preparatory coursework while fully aligning with the academic

standards established by the State of Arkansas.

The Institute opened in August of 2024 in the new Center for the Creative Arts, a 40,000 sq. ft.

state-of-the-art facility located on a stunning 10-acre campus on Fort Smith’s beautiful Riverfront

Drive. Students in grades 9-12 participate daily in a specific arts program.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience teaching high school students. In addition,

the candidate will have experience working with public school officials and parents. The

candidate will have a strong background in mathematics with experience teaching a wide variety

of mathematics courses, using highly qualified instructional materials in conjunction with the

Arkansas state standards.

The candidate will report directly to the Dean and secondarily to the Academic Coordinator.

Requirements

 A bachelor’s degree in mathematics education is required, masters a plus.

 Three years of teaching experience is preferred, particularly at the high school level

 Team builder, highly organized and possessing excellent problem-solving skills

 Dynamic and energetic leadership qualities

 Ability to teach and mentor students

 Ability to differentiate instruction

 Must meet Arkansas Qualified Teacher Requirements

 Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

 Coordinate and collaborate with other core teachers and arts faculty

 Develop multiple levels of mathematics curriculum for the program

 Be responsible for parent engagement as well as recruitment and retention of students

 Teach multiple levels of high school mathematics, including Algebra, Geometry, Algebra

2 and beyond

 Prepare students for college entrance and college level mathematics

Physical requirements*

 Be able to stand for the majority of the school day in order to effectively monitor and

supervise students

 Be able to walk short distances to supervise students between classrooms and activities

 Be able to sit, stand, lean, reach, bend, lift and squat to assist students as needed

 Be able to walk on uneven surfaces (playground)

 Be able to walk up and down stairs

 Be outside in all weather conditions for assigned duty (recess, before school drop offs,

after school pick- ups and field trips)

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

Salary

Full-time contract. Salary commensurate with qualifications. $50,000 and up.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Send vita, unofficial transcripts, and contact info for three references to:

Dr. Rosilee Russell, President

rrussell@icafortsmith.org 479-434-2114, 479-739-4655

Review of applications will begin in February

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000