VISUAL ARTS TEACHER

VISUAL ARTS TEACHER 1.0 FTE

Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, 7-12, Public Charter School located in South Hadley, MA

Job Description:

PVPA has an opportunity for a dynamic full time Visual Arts Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. We are looking for an artist with a strong personal practice, to share their passion with students from 7th to 12th grade. The visual arts curriculum is focused on building a strong understanding of design that connects all visual media. This educator will work primarily with 7th and 8th grade students who will be assessed through a variety of methods using standards based grading system with the goal of supporting and challenging each student. Under the direction of the Director of Arts, you will be responsible for:

1. Teaching five classes per semester (classes range from grades 7-12).
2. Use an anti-racist, anti-oppression framework to prepare curricula and instructional materials based on learning objectives.
3. Plan curricula and prepare course expectations and materials.
4. Supervise students during non-class time (ex:lunch) as required.
5. Assess student work and provide timely feedback to students and parents via the PowerSchool online grading system.
6. Apply PVPA standards based grading system to report on student course progress and achievement.
7. Attend and participate in regular collaborative team meetings with faculty and school-wide professional development activities.
8. Attend and participate in meetings with students and/or parents as scheduled, including open house and parent-teacher conferences
9. Coordinate with special educators to address the diverse needs of all learners
10. Other duties as required.

Qualifications;

The successful candidate will minimally hold a BA degree, be able to provide an artistic portfolio, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting) and be computer literate. Preferred qualifications include:

1. Two or more years of experience teaching visual arts in a public or private school, preferably at the middle school level.
2. Eligible for “Highly Qualified” teacher status (MA Certified or able to pass Communication & Literacy and Visual Arts MTEL exam within 1 year).
3. Ability to teach drawing techniques courses, painting techniques courses, and mixed media courses
4. Knowledge of “National Standards for the Visual Arts” standards.

Other Information/Instructions:

Salary Range: Full time $42,000 to $66,705 annually. Additional $1,000 stipend for individuals who hold a DESE license in subject area and potential for bonus at the end of the fiscal year.

2024-2025 school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a thirty-five hour work week that includes, on average, three class blocks per day of collaborative/independent work time.

To apply, please visit https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=25ca1bdd-0907-4251-b5e1-b1d81b80f69f&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US

Be prepared to provide:

1. A current resume
2. Letter of interest/Introduction
3. Contact information for three references
4. Transcripts indicating degrees awarded
5. Evidence of licensure or any endorsement if applicable