26/27 K-6 Art Teacher ($5,000 Annual Bonus for Certified Teachers)
About The Position
Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is seeking passionate and devoted leaders to bring creativity and rigor to our classrooms as K-6 Art Teachers. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all scholars master both the academic and social skills necessary to succeed. You will set ambitious goals for student achievement and hold scholars accountable for accomplishing them. As a PLA teacher, you will be empowered to create a powerful learning environment, plan and deliver rigorous instruction, and assess for mastery, tracking scholar progress and intervening or pivoting as necessary to support scholar success. The Greater Heights Academy in Flint, MI, caters to students from Kindergarten through 6th grade and is dedicated to fostering individual academic triumph through collaboration between families, the school, and the community. The academy's mission is to deliver comprehensive education, nurturing excellence in academics and character development.
Requirements
- A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements, if applicable
- Valid State Teacher License or enrolled in a credentialing program
- Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment
- Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction
Responsibilities
- Ensure all scholars meet their projected growth goals
- Achieve 85% scholar satisfaction on classroom surveys
- Ensure 90% of scholars persist through the academic year
- Maintain 95% average daily scholar attendance
- Facilitate 1.5 years of growth for each scholar not performing on grade level
- Set ambitious goals for student achievement and hold scholars accountable
- Create a powerful learning environment
- Plan and deliver rigorous instruction
- Assess for mastery, tracking scholar progress and intervening/pivoting as necessary
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Coaching and mentoring
- Participation in professional communities within the school
- Incentive and bonus opportunities
- $5,000 Annual Bonus for Certified Teachers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
