Job Description
Job Description
Wissahickon Charter School is seeking Art Teachers for next school year. Art Teachers are responsible for teaching art to students in grades K-8. They are expected to enhance the school community by tapping into students' creativity and displaying student artwork throughout the building. They will develop and implement instruction that builds a positive classroom community and promotes academic and social/emotional growth. Teachers must be committed to the belief that all students can learn and must be relentless in their efforts to address the wide range of learning styles, needs and interests of Wissahickon Charter School students.
Key Responsibilities
Teach visual art, using a variety of media, to grades K-8
Display student art around the school and in our and community
Establish and maintain a learning environment that excites, invests, and motivates students to achieve academic and behavioral expectations
Design and implement organized, differentiated unit and lesson plans aligned with WCS' curriculum
Work collaboratively with grade team, learning specialists, teaching assistants, and other staff to support student growth
Build classroom community through the development of CARES values (CARES stands for Collaboration, Academic Excellence, Responsibility, Empathy and Self-Reflection)
Consistently implement WCS' student management practices within the classroom and throughout school
Establish and maintain relationships with families through regular communication, updates and opportunities for involvement
Track student performance and use data from Wissahickon Charter School's internal assessments to drive instruction and behavior interventions
Exemplify WCS' CARES values in all interactions with students, families and colleagues
Seek out and be receptive to feedback from the Principal, Assistant Principal, Director of Culture and peers with the goal of improving instructional and culture-building skills
Participate in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings
Assume other duties as assigned by the administrative team
About Wissahickon Charter School
Wissahickon Charter School's first and current campus, Fernhill, opened in 2002 and serves 485 K-8 students from across Philadelphia. Our second K-8 campus, Awbury, opened in the fall of 2014. The mission of Wissahickon Charter School (WCS) is to provide a community of learning that stimulates and builds the child's intellectual, social, and character development. Wissahickon Charter Schools are planned around three essential elements: an environmental focus that allows students to experience the curriculum, recognition of service learning projects as key in students' success, and an emphasis on parents as partners in the learning experiences of their children.
How to Apply
To be considered, visit our website at http://wissahickoncharter.org/join-our-team and click on the Apply Now button.
Wissahickon Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or other programs. We are committed to hiring a diverse staff and encourage those from traditionally under-represented backgrounds to apply.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Current or pending PA art teaching certification strongly preferred
Teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
Strong instructional and classroom management skills, with a record of increasing students' academic and behavioral growth
Knowledge of Pennsylvania and Common Core Standards
Familiarity/experience with Responsive Classroom approach a plus
Receptiveness to feedback, positive attitude, and a desire to continuously improve
Flexible and able to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach goals
High level of personal organization, planning, and follow-through
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with students, families, supervisors and colleagues
Collaborative work style; including maturity, humility, and a sense of humor
All applicable clearances required by law
Belief in Wissahickon Charter Schools' mission and environmental education model, and the belief that all children can learn and succeed
Wissahickon Charter School is seeking Art Teachers for next school year. Art Teachers are responsible for teaching art to students in grades K-8. They are expected to enhance the school community by tapping into students' creativity and displaying student artwork throughout the building. They will develop and implement instruction that builds a positive classroom community and promotes academic and social/emotional growth. Teachers must be committed to the belief that all students can learn and must be relentless in their efforts to address the wide range of learning styles, needs and interests of Wissahickon Charter School students.
Key Responsibilities
Teach visual art, using a variety of media, to grades K-8
Display student art around the school and in our and community
Establish and maintain a learning environment that excites, invests, and motivates students to achieve academic and behavioral expectations
Design and implement organized, differentiated unit and lesson plans aligned with WCS' curriculum
Work collaboratively with grade team, learning specialists, teaching assistants, and other staff to support student growth
Build classroom community through the development of CARES values (CARES stands for Collaboration, Academic Excellence, Responsibility, Empathy and Self-Reflection)
Consistently implement WCS' student management practices within the classroom and throughout school
Establish and maintain relationships with families through regular communication, updates and opportunities for involvement
Track student performance and use data from Wissahickon Charter School's internal assessments to drive instruction and behavior interventions
Exemplify WCS' CARES values in all interactions with students, families and colleagues
Seek out and be receptive to feedback from the Principal, Assistant Principal, Director of Culture and peers with the goal of improving instructional and culture-building skills
Participate in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings
Assume other duties as assigned by the administrative team
About Wissahickon Charter School
Wissahickon Charter School's first and current campus, Fernhill, opened in 2002 and serves 485 K-8 students from across Philadelphia. Our second K-8 campus, Awbury, opened in the fall of 2014. The mission of Wissahickon Charter School (WCS) is to provide a community of learning that stimulates and builds the child's intellectual, social, and character development. Wissahickon Charter Schools are planned around three essential elements: an environmental focus that allows students to experience the curriculum, recognition of service learning projects as key in students' success, and an emphasis on parents as partners in the learning experiences of their children.
How to Apply
To be considered, visit our website at http://wissahickoncharter.org/join-our-team and click on the Apply Now button.
Wissahickon Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or other programs. We are committed to hiring a diverse staff and encourage those from traditionally under-represented backgrounds to apply.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Current or pending PA art teaching certification strongly preferred
Teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
Strong instructional and classroom management skills, with a record of increasing students' academic and behavioral growth
Knowledge of Pennsylvania and Common Core Standards
Familiarity/experience with Responsive Classroom approach a plus
Receptiveness to feedback, positive attitude, and a desire to continuously improve
Flexible and able to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach goals
High level of personal organization, planning, and follow-through
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with students, families, supervisors and colleagues
Collaborative work style; including maturity, humility, and a sense of humor
All applicable clearances required by law
Belief in Wissahickon Charter Schools' mission and environmental education model, and the belief that all children can learn and succeed
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