Brilla Public Charter Schools
Description
The primary responsibility of an elementary fine and applied arts teacher is to cultivate and lead a learning environment where every child feels safe and confident to strive for and meet Brilla's ambitious targets. The Brilla art teacher combines a deep mastery of and love for art with the ability to actively engage all students in grades kindergarten through fourth with classical content.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities:
- Holistic Development of Scholars: Foster an inviting, growth-oriented classroom environment for academic and character formation, supporting holistic student growth.
- Curriculum and Instruction: Plan lessons that are classically inspired, inquiry-based, rigorous, and aligned with the scope and sequence and relevant standards; Implement innovative teaching strategies that inspire curiosity and resonate with diverse learners.
- Quarterly Showcase: Plan and execute quarterly school-wide showcase that exhibits the artistic achievements of all students K-4.
- Promotion of Critical Thinking: Cultivate higher-order thinking skills in students, enhancing their abilities to analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluate.
- Data-Driven Instruction: Utilize relevant student data to strengthen student achievement and growth through targeted interventions and personalized instruction.
- Relationship Building for Success: Develop strong student and family connections, fostering a passion for learning and exceptional success.
- Collaborative Engagement & Continuous Improvement: Foster productive relationships with colleagues, parents, and the community while engaging in ongoing collaborative professional development, reflecting on student achievement, and efficiently managing time for impactful teaching and learning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- An unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of the Brilla Schools Network in service to the school community.
- A relentless dedication to providing all students with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning experience.
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution, preferably within the content area.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
- Possession of current teaching certification as an elementary school teacher (preferred).
- Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results (preferred).
- Special Education credential and experience (highly preferred).