Part Time Art Teacher

Part Time Art Teacher

Phoenix Charter Academy Public Schools - Springfield

Who We Are

Phoenix Charter Academy aims to show the world what all young people can do, and to defy the limitations of societal assumptions, classism, and racism. Phoenix Charter Academy was founded on the unwavering belief that all students can succeed at high levels. While this mantra is typical of high-performing schools, particularly those in the charter sector, Phoenix truly endeavors to reach every student, focusing on a growing number on the margins of the traditional public district education system: students who have dropped out of high school, students who are parenting children of their own, students who are or have been involved with the juvenile justice system, students who are older and new to the country and cannot gain access to public schooling, and students who are under-credited relative to the number of years they have spent enrolled in high school. We believe that these students, like all students, are completely capable of developing the skills necessary to set themselves up for lifetimes of economic prosperity and success. We support our students with individually tailored and academically rigorous curricula and push them to succeed at the highest levels by providing them with the resources and mentoring that they need to reach their full potential.

Why Our Work is Important

Students across America are dropping out of high school at an alarming rate. Dropping out of high school has a substantial impact on a young person’s life. Over the course of their lifetime, an individual who drops out of high school is more likely to have reduced earning power, greater social service dependency, increased rates of criminal involvement, and shorter life expectancy. Phoenix Charter Academies address this trend by creating environments where students can demonstrate their talent and resilience and prepare themselves for success through high school, college, and beyond.

Commitment to DEI

We recognize the importance of forming a school community inclusive of all visible and invisible identities. We act to ensure that our students and staff always see reflections of themselves and their communities. We aim to break down systemic barriers by providing access to resources, experiences, and differentiated supports for historically marginalized groups. We solicit, value, understand, connect, and leverage multiple perspectives and experiences. We invite all perspectives except those that perpetuate oppression or dehumanization. We do not just accept differences - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our scholars and the communities we serve. We believe difference makes us stronger.

Who you are:

• Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - You commit to understanding the ways that your self-identity and experiences impact and interact with your daily work, your colleagues, and your students, and work toward furthering initiatives that promote a more equitable society.
• Continuous Improvement - You approach problem solving with curiosity and desire to understand the perspectives of others. You carry an internalized sense of “I can always learn more” and know that adults must model the qualities of being open-minded and willing to make mistakes and learn from them. You embody a “lifelong learner” mindset and strive for constant improvement.
• Unwavering belief in our students - You operate with the deeply held belief that all young people want to and can succeed even in the face of substantial systemic barriers and societal constraints.
• Eager to Learn - You are excited to learn and grow in a fast paced, ever evolving, urgent environment. You have the desire to receive direct feedback and the ability to implement the feedback into practice quickly.

What you’ll do:

Phoenix teachers do more than simply teach academic lessons; they serve integral roles as advisers and mentors for scholars. Phoenix teachers are responsible for preparing and delivering rigorous, high-quality instruction in their assigned content areas. They provide relentless support to benefit the socio-emotional needs of scholars, modeling and promoting the Phoenix mission by maintaining high expectations for scholars throughout their academic careers and performing additional duties - as necessary - in the fight for equity for the scholars and communities they serve.

Art Teacher Responsibilities:

• Planning lessons on art and art history in accordance with students' learning objectives
• Providing instruction on the use of media such as graphite and charcoal pencils, as well as oil, acrylic, and watercolor paint
• Assigning and grading projects and examinations
• Ensuring that the classroom is clean after each lesson
• Teaching students about art techniques
• Developing students' drawing, coloring, and painting techniques
• Preparing the classroom by gathering and setting up equipment
• Monitoring inventory and sourcing art supplies, as needed
• Attending staff and parent-teacher meetings
• Recording and reporting on students' progress
• Using 3D printers and computers to help students build models

Non-curricular Responsibilities:

• Commit to growing professionally through consistent and constant feedback and reflection; remain humble and relentless
• Seek to create personal, warm relationships with ALL scholars, sending a clear message that the academic work is important and that the teacher will not give up on them
• Communicate scholar support needs with Director of School Culture and Social Worker whenever necessary
• Internalize mission and make this central to all decisions and actions inside and outside of the classroom

What you’ll bring

Employment is based on qualifications for the role

• Supportive, flexible disposition
• Outstanding planning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capacity to supervise group work
• Bachelor's degree in fine arts with teaching qualification, or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience as an art teacher preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in a variety of art techniques
• Available to work during evenings, on occasion

What you’ll get

We want you to be the best you can so you’ll receive professional development, coaching, and the resources needed for you to succeed. An open, curious and celebratory culture that embraces diversity as a leading asset and fosters equity and inclusion through affinity groups and continuous capacity building supported by our Racial, Justice and Equity working group. Competitive market comp, medical, dental, vision, mental health and wellness plans, a 403b, and employee perks such as longevity bonus and pet insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and as such, we do not discriminate against any team member or candidate because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Phoenix Charter Academy is committed to making any reasonable accommodation necessary to support an individual's employment.

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