High School Art Teacher 0.2

Pinnacles Prep Charter School•Wenatchee, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacles Prep is seeking a High School Art Teacher (0.2 FTE) who believes that all students, regardless of background, deserve a meaningful education in a culture where every student matters. The school is committed to cultivating curious, confident, and self-directed students who will lead and succeed in college, career, and their communities. Pinnacles Prep is intentionally small, ensuring every student is known individually. The school emphasizes high expectations guided by core values: Equity, Purpose, Integrity, and Collaboration. They are intentionally diverse, with staff reflecting the student body and community. The curriculum is place-based and interdisciplinary, rooted in the Wenatchee Valley with community partners, applying learning from foundational courses. The ideal candidate has an asset-based mindset, values relationships, has high expectations for all students, and is excited by the school's mission and vision. A growth mindset, passion for student voice and choice, and a data-driven approach are essential. Collaboration with teachers across content areas on projects is also a key aspect of the role.

Requirements

Current WA State Teacher Certification.

Nice To Haves

Asset-based mindset.
Authentically values relationships.
High expectations for all students.
Excited by Pinnacles Prep’s Mission and Vision.
Growth mindset.
Passionate about student voice and choice.
Data geek; uses data to drive decisions in the classroom.
Loves to collaborate with teachers outside of their content area on projects.

Responsibilities

Teach introductory art curriculum for scholars in grade 9.
Use standards, learning targets, and formative assessments to give feedback on mastery of standards in a competency-based grading system.
Daily instruction of students using democratic classroom techniques.
Embody the mission and vision of the school.
Teach, re-teach, and enforce school-wide systems, routines, and procedures.
Provide engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction in whole-class and individual settings.
Analyze student data in collaboration with the principal, content team, and grade level team.
Communicate regularly and proactively with students and families.
Provide weekly feedback for students that reflect mastery on learning targets, standards, and competencies.
Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in all professional learning activities.
Work to continuously improve effectiveness in instructional practices, and incorporate feedback from weekly observations by the principal.
Use feedback to make productive changes in performance.
Be open to feedback, continue development as a professional, and take responsibility for student outcomes and achievement.