Art Teacher

Job Details

Location:

LEARN D.C. Campus - Washington, DC 20032

Salary Range: $71,000.00 - $91,000.00 per year

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high‑performing, college‑preparatory, tuition‑free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving over 4,000 students in grades PK‑8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

Our goal is to create an environment in which our staff feel supported, respected, and appreciated. We collaborate across the network to share ideas, problem‑solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has received recognitions such as the 2022 Principal of the Year and the Illinois State Board of Education exemplary school designation. Additionally, LEARN received a $7 million gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.

The Specials Teacher will be responsible for the daily operation of his or her classroom, providing high‑quality instruction to all students every day. The classroom environment is supportive and community‑based. The teacher will cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with students’ families, staff, and other community members.

We seek a professional with a record of success who is committed to maintaining high expectations for students. Through our Multi‑Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that all scholars can become expert learners. Teachers and administrators consistently evaluate how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit all scholars’ academic and social‑emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.

• Planning and delivering grade‑appropriate, specific enrichment programming in areas such as Physical Education, Music, Art, Technology, Theater, etc. to assigned students.
• Organizing and utilizing materials, technology, etc. effectively to enhance instruction and promote students’ independence, social skills, and self‑esteem.
• Providing active student engagement through lesson management and communication to promote student understanding.
• Monitoring students’ behavior and assisting in establishing expectations for behavior in accordance with school‑wide/classroom discipline plan.
• Promoting positive relations with students, staff, and parents.
• Potentially organizing and running after‑school enrichment programming as arranged with the school.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

• Significant content area knowledge in your subject area.
• Demonstrated record of living LEARN’s Core Values.

• Bilingual.
• 1+ year of teaching experience.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness benefits:
  Online Mental Health Support, free on‑site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403(b) contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
• Chicago Teachers’ Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund
• Ongoing professional development opportunities:
  Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers;
  Coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers;
  Weekly PDs.

Teachers will work in a busy and active environment with multiple activities occurring simultaneously, requiring supervision of all children at all times. Majority of work is performed in a general classroom/school environment. Teachers may be asked to participate in and attend organization‑sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.

Physical demands include lifting and carrying children and equipment, sitting on the floor or child‑sized furniture, operating standard business office equipment, communicating, preparing documents, cleaning and maintaining classroom equipment and furniture, moving moderate distances indoors and outdoors, climbing stairs,…