Creative Arts Classroom Advisor at Propel Homestead

Propel Schools • Homestead, PA

2d • $31,000 - $40,000

About The Position

Opportunity: Propel seeks an experienced Creative Arts Classroom Advisor to join our amazing team at Propel Schools. If you are resilient, hard-working, team-oriented, open to feedback, have grit, and are willing to do whatever it takes to close the achievement gap for children impacted by poverty and race, then we invite you to consider a career with Propel Schools. Propel schools operate with an extended school year to increase learning time and opportunities for our scholars. We have 190 instructional days (10 more than traditional school districts) and 8 professional development days to better support our staff for a total of 200 work days annually. The CCA will work directly in the classroom on a daily basis with the artist, providing classroom management, and assisting in activities. Since the CCA stays in the same building throughout the year, s/he should be able to adapt to a different artist group every six to twelve weeks. The CCA is able to assist the visiting artist with lesson plans and provide guidance in a subject matter s/he is not familiar with. The CCA finds possible ways that the arts can be integrated with other areas of the curriculum. The CCA should have strong classroom management skills and know different behavior intervention methods. S/he should have been trained on the behavior management program that the school utilizes. The CCA is able to help the artist to understand how the behavior methods are used. The CCA will work with visiting artists on grading each student. He will work with the artist to use the rubric created for CreativeArts classes to ensure grading is done fairly. The CCA will facilitate collaboration meetings between visiting artists, teaching artists, art teacher and music teacher. The CCA should have experience working in the classroom with students and have an interest in the arts. Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Organization: Propel Schools is the largest network of public charter schools in Allegheny County consisting of 12 schools and approximately 4,000 scholars. Our mission is to provide high-quality schools to underserved communities. Each of our schools provide a rigorous academic environment and small class sizes where educators focus on providing each scholar with support and individualized attention. With one of the top starting teacher salaries in Allegheny County, a customizable benefits package and extraordinary career and professional development opportunities, Propel Schools is one of the area’s premier education organizations.

Requirements

• TB Test
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance
• Act 114 FBI Clearance
• Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure
• Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Disclosure

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree is preferred.
• The CreativeArts Classroom Advisor should be an advocate for the arts in the school.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is imperative.
• Ability to give and receive positive feedback.
• A growth-mindset approach is expected.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom management
• Assisting in activities
• Assist the visiting artist with lesson plans
• Provide guidance in a subject matter s/he is not familiar with
• Find possible ways that the arts can be integrated with other areas of the curriculum
• Help the artist to understand how the behavior methods are used
• Work with visiting artists on grading each student
• Work with the artist to use the rubric created for CreativeArts classes to ensure grading is done fairly
• Facilitate collaboration meetings between visiting artists, teaching artists, art teacher and music teacher

Benefits

• Relocation Allowance : A relocation allowance for new hires moving to the area from 60 miles away or further.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individual employees and families.
• Retirement: New hires participate in a 403(b); Propel contributes 5% automatically and matches up to 4%. This increases after 5 years.
• Paid Leave: In addition to 2 paid Wellness days annually, all Creative Arts Advisors receive 5 sick days and 9 Personal Days.
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually upon completion of course and receipt of grades for coursework that meets our eligibility requirements.
• Wellness Benefit: Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities including Gym Memberships, health programs, etc. Additionally, staff have the ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year.
• Professional Development: All Creative Arts Advisors receive 8 Professional Development days annually.
• Leadership & Career Development: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Propel, both in and outside of the classroom. If you are interested in receiving your teacher certification, we have two available pathways through our in-house Teacher Residency Program. For candidates without a bachelor’s degree, we offer support to attain your degree and receive a teacher certification. For candidates with a bachelor’s degree, we have an in-house residency program to complete qualifications for teacher certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level