Middle School Art Teacher

Middle School Art Teacher (26-27 SY)
MISSION

Global Preparatory Academy develops compassionate global leaders through a rigorous education program that focuses on hands-on, cultural and Spanish immersion learning opportunities.

Global Preparatory Academies, are a network of dual language schools near downtown Indianapolis. We are launching our new middle academy in the Fall of 2026. Our network of schools connect students from diverse linguistic backgrounds and educates them together in a highly rigorous, engaging and nurturing environment. Using both English and Spanish to instruct students in all core content areas, students will develop high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy, as well as a deep value and understanding of other cultures.

As citizens in a global world, students at Global Prep gain limitless access to other cultures through bilingualism and instruction, which emphasizes critical thinking using global perspectives and experiential learning.

The person in this position is responsible for providing direct art instruction for grades 6th 8th using the Indiana Visual Arts Standards. The person in this position will be responsible for creating an adaptive and conducive learning environment in a general education setting to students. Ideal candidates possess experience in the field of art in urban education: an understanding of trauma and brain centered learning;

and a growth mindset that will promote student achievement.

Instruction & Planning

• Plan and execute lessons that have clear objectives communicated to students.
• Plans a balanced art program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned art, art resources, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies to be inclusive of all GPA students.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, relate, and synthesize.
• Set and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students: expectations for student learning, motivation, and presentation of work.
• Plan opportunities to contribute to children’s art knowledge and to their personal, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Collaboration

• Assist with school-wide showcases(i.e. weekly assemblies and school wide celebrations)
• Along with other members of the creative arts team organize and contribute to any school-wide celebrations, displays and programs requested.
• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress (Parent Teacher Conferences)
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Attend school events and functions as required.
• Contribute to the overall safety and well-being of our students through following school-wide structures and staff roles and responsibilities.

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge and implementation of an art curriculum and/or art scope and sequence for general education focus areas such as creating, presenting, responding, and connecting to art and how it enriches their life and cultural experiences.
• Global Preparatory Academy teachers use the gradual release lesson delivery framework.
• The art educator also demonstrates the ability to provide positive…