Art Teacher - part time (The Hope Academy)

The Hope Academy • Providence, RI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Creates an intentional culturally responsive learning environment inclusive of students from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures. Encourages a sense of belonging and positive classroom community for students while developing artistic and creative skills. Motivates learning by validating students as asset-based individuals. All teachers are expected to be aware of microaggressions and redirect to amplify affirmations. Fully engages students in discussion and other modalities of participation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with valid art education certification from RIDE or the ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of best instructional practices.
• Knowledge of authentic assessment practices using strategies to mitigate stereotype threat in feedback, assessment, and grading.

Responsibilities

• Teaches content and skills in Art Education and aligned with the Art Standards for students in grades K-8.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that consistently contain diverse content throughout the academic year.
• Demonstrates concepts and strategies using models, talk, and other available resources including technology.
• Provides opportunities for individual and small group instruction that is purposeful and flexible to meet the needs of students.
• Demonstrates culturally informed behavior management and discipline practices with the ability to neutralize the pattern of inequitable discipline of children of color.
• Uses positive guidance techniques such as redirection, modeling appropriate behavior and praise.
• Develops and maintains contact with families with an awareness and respect for each student and their families from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures.
• Facilitates interactions among students that provide opportunities for emotional, social, and cognitive growth and an understanding of each child.
• Collaborates with other educators and specialists in the planning, adaptation and teaching of the curriculum for students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level