Middle School Art Teacher

Qualifications sought

We seek a talented educator who can inspire students and teachers while being inspired by our mission -- “where science and technology take flight.” The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic educational experiences with high educational expectations and accountability.

Specifically, we seek an educator with:

• experience designing instruction for mixed ability middle school art classes,
• the ability to assess student progress in art using an art portfolio system
• the organization to prepare students and their work for various art shows, displays and events,
• experience with integrating technology into art curriculum, instruction, and methods,
• good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills,
• the ability to work collaboratively,
• a willingness to work closely with families,
• ability to form positive relationships with adolescents,
• effective instructional delivery techniques,
• proven ability to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all students.

The candidate’s pedagogy should be student-centered and practiced in differentiated instruction with a particular focus on the teaching of language arts through investigation and inquiry.

• Ability to interpret and communicate student data
• Strong systems orientation and commitment to follow-through
• Experience working with middle school students
• Three years teaching experience preferred

Located in Longmont, Flagstaff Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades kindergarten through eighth. Our school also offers a tuition-based full- and part-time preschool program for three and four year olds.

Since its founding in 2005, Flagstaff Academy has grown into Longmont’s premier science and technology school. As a public charter school, Flagstaff Academy is operated by a board of directors made up of parents and community members. Our school serves approximately 800 students and is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District.

The Mission of Flagstaff Academy is to develop students who are equipped to be well-rounded, ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.

• Provide a K-8 Core Knowledge-based education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potential
• Provide opportunities for scientific and technological exploration
• Pursue excellence in every student and employee
• Promote, value, and recognize academic achievement and creativity
• Welcome an academically diverse student population
• Respect the individual, classroom, school, community, and world

Salary for our teaching staff is competitive and based on years of experience and level of education.

• Medical & Rx
  - Employees can choose between two UMR healthcare plans, a PPO or a HDHP, with prescription coverage through Optum Rx
• Kerix Health
  - At no cost to employees, Flagstaff Academy provides access for employees and dependents who are enrolled in one of our UMR healthcare plans to Kerix Health, a Direct Primary Care healthcare provider
• Teledoc
  - At no cost to employees, Flagstaff Academy provides access to a telehealth program that offers medical and select behavioral health visits via video or telephone.
• Dental
  - Dental insurance is provided through Delta Dental of Colorado with Flagstaff Academy paying the full cost for the employee’s coverage
• Vision - A voluntary vision insurance plan is available through VSP
• Flexible Spending Accounts - A medical FSA is available for those covered under the UMR PPO plan, allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for unreimbursed healthcare costs. A dependent care FSA is available for employees to pay for qualifying dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• Health Savings Account - A HSA partners with coverage under the UMR HDHP plan, allowing employees to contribute funds on a pre-tax basis to use or save for eligible healthcare expenses now and in the future. Each plan year, Flagstaff Academy contributes $720.00 to the HSA for employee only coverage or $1,200.00 for employee + dependent(s) coverage
• PERA…