Teacher - Art

Summary

Midtown Community School (MCS) exists to foster a culture of belonging and academic excellence that supports the development of well-rounded individuals.

MCS teachers will implement a high-quality, challenging academic program that includes curriculum consistent with the constructivist learning theory, and developing project- based, interdisciplinary units that allow students to develop and then demonstrate their understanding actively and creatively.

We are looking for candidates who have experience with similar models of instruction, working in varied communities, and a solid understanding of supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of young children.

This is a full-time position located in Kansas City, MO. For more information on Midtown Community School, please visit www.midtowncommunityschool.org.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop curriculum, units of study, and lessons that meet or exceed requirements of the Missouri Learning Standards Art Grade-Level Expectations and reflect a commitment to integration across other areas of learning from the core and enrichment curriculum
• Complete and submit lesson plans in a timely manner
• Sustain an active and joyous learning culture in Art classes that reflects MCS’s social-emotional learning focus and contributes to the broader school community.
• Observe, reflect, and assess student growth and development, both individually and across grade levels, with two goals:
  1) ensuring student awareness, skills development, and appreciation of Art, and
  2) continually developing and improving the Art program.

• Contribute to the completion of student progress reports in the fall and spring; assist with the scheduling changes throughout conference week.
• Support school programming and processes as assigned.
• Participate in professional development activities, both internal (led by the principal, lead teachers and visiting experts) and external (visiting other schools, attending conferences, and engaging in best practice sharing with others in the charter school community, etc.).
• Maintain frequent, respectful, sensitive, and effective communication with students, students’ families, colleagues, and other school stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a high-level of professionalism including meeting deadlines, and commitments to self, students, and the community.

The ideal Art Teacher will have:

• A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and appropriate Missouri Art Teacher Certification
• Experience working with diverse populations, including English language learners and students with special needs
• Experience organizing and managing a student-centered learning environment that includes age-appropriate, culturally-responsive management practices
• An exhibited ability to work with children in a caring and respectful manner in order to create a joyful, caring classroom environment where instructional time includes community building, conflict resolution, skill-building, and empowering students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills as well as a desire to collaborate with colleagues to help develop a strong school community
• Willingness to explore additional school responsibilities (before/after school care and classes, committee involvement, etc.); stipends may be available for such responsibilities.
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a can-‐do attitude
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred

This role is placed on the “A:
Entry,” “B:
Bachelor’s,” “M:
Master’s,” or “D:
Doctorate/Ed.S.” as appropriate.

MCS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. MCS is an…