Elementary (K-4) Art Teacher

Thank you for your interest in joining our Maureen Joy Charter School family!

• Please note, the application must be completed in one sitting, and your resume must be ready for submission upon applying. We look forward to receiving your application!

Maureen Joy is looking to hire a Elementary School (K-4) Art teacher for the 2023-2024 School year.

As a member of our enrichment team, the Elementary Art teacher:

Develops and Implements Curriculum for K-4th grade:

• Creates engaging lessons using a variety of art mediums and tools
• Fosters a joy of learning and growing
• Uses NC Visual Art and/or the National Core Art Standards
• Collaborates with the Middle School Art teacher to scaffold skills and achieve department goals

Builds a Strong Classroom and School-Wide Culture

• Collaborates with the Enrichment Team to create and implement systems of routines
• Sets clear academic and behavior expectations for students in order to create a positive environment and maximize learning
• Flexibility to work in a wide variety of settings and shared facilities
• Collaborates with the enrichment teachers on the creation and implementation of enrichment initiatives, such as our annual Field Day

Meets Professional Expectations

• Committed to being an effective teacher, communicator, and problem solver
• Strives to develop the whole child and work towards our school mission
• Meets deadlines with high quality work
• Prepared for teaching every day
• Intentional on being organized to work efficiently on teams

Coaching:

Every teacher at Maureen Joy, regardless of prior teaching experience, receives an instructional coach who has demonstrated a track record of excellence in the classroom. Your coach observes and meets with you regularly as a part of the school's observation/feedback cycle. Our overall coaching model focuses on improvement over evaluation and we take joy in seeing both our scholars AND teachers grow throughout the year.

Maureen Joy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.