VISUAL ARTS TEACHER 1.0 FTE
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, 7-12, Public Charter School located in South Hadley, MA
Job Description:
PVPA has an opportunity for a dynamic full time Visual Arts Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. We are looking for an artist with a strong personal practice, to share their passion with students from 7th to 12th grade. The visual arts curriculum is focused on building a strong understanding of design that connects all visual media. This educator will work primarily with 7th and 8th grade students who will be assessed through a variety of methods using standards based grading system with the goal of supporting and challenging each student. Under the direction of the Director of Arts, you will be responsible for:
- Teaching five classes per semester (classes range from grades 7-12).
- Use an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework to prepare curricula and instructional materials based on learning objectives.
- Plan curricula and prepare course expectations and materials.
- Supervise students during non-class time (ex:lunch) as required.
- Assess student work and provide timely feedback to students and parents via the PowerSchool online grading system.
- Apply PVPA standards based grading system to report on student course progress and achievement.
- Attend and participate in regular collaborative team meetings with faculty and school-wide professional development activities.
- Attend and participate in meetings with students and/or parents as scheduled, including open house and parent-teacher conferences
- Coordinate with special educators to address the diverse needs of all learners
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications;
The successful candidate will minimally hold a BA degree, be able to provide an artistic portfolio, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting) and be computer literate. Preferred qualifications include:
- Two or more years of experience teaching visual arts in a public or private school, preferably at the middle school level.
- Eligible for “Highly Qualified” teacher status (MA Certified or able to pass Communication & Literacy and Visual Arts MTEL exam within 1 year).
- Ability to teach drawing techniques courses, painting techniques courses, and mixed media courses
- Knowledge of “National Standards for the Visual Arts” standards.
Other Information/Instructions:
Salary Range: Full time $42,000 to $66,705 annually. Additional $1,000 stipend for individuals who hold a DESE license in subject area and potential for bonus at the end of the fiscal year.
2024-2025 school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a thirty-five hour work week that includes, on average, three class blocks per day of collaborative/independent work time.
To apply, please visit https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=25ca1bdd-0907-4251-b5e1-b1d81b80f69f&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US
Be prepared to provide:
- A current resume
- Letter of interest/Introduction
- Contact information for three references
- Transcripts indicating degrees awarded
- Evidence of licensure or any endorsement if applicable