K-6 Music/Art Teacher - Founders Classical Academy

Responsive Education Solutions•Coppell, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Founders Classical Academy follows a democratic classical model using the Core Knowledge curriculum, grounded in the classical liberal arts and sciences and emphasizing civic education. The teacher facilitates learning for ResponsiveEd students to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. They work with parents and students to develop competencies and skills for functioning successfully in society, providing leadership, motivation, and rigorous education for all students. The role involves teaching music and art to K-6 students using classical traditional methods of instruction. The teacher prepares lessons, assesses and reports on student progress, supports students who are struggling, maintains an orderly and safe classroom, and communicates regularly with students and parents. The teacher also collaborates with Special Education and 504 teachers, participates in school meetings and activities, and performs other assigned duties, which may include activities outside school hours.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education or certification qualifications: Texas State Teacher’s Certification in the subject to be taught; a bachelor’s degree with a passing score on an ExCET/TExES exam in the grade level or content area to be taught; a bachelor’s degree with an academic minor or major of at least 18 credit hours in the core academic subject area to be taught; or a bachelor’s degree plus documented successful, relevant work experience in the content area, established by at least one year of employment in a field or occupation requiring relevant knowledge or skill and supported by a professional letter of recommendation from an employer or supervisor.
Demonstrate passion for students and strong knowledge of the instructional academic content.
Ability to model virtue, teach virtue through the curriculum, and cultivate habits of virtue in students.
Understand and have a passion for classical education.
Ability to learn and implement classical teaching curricula and methods.
Ability to maintain a classroom of approximately 20–27 students and work interactively with students with patience.
Ability to understand students’ academic needs.
Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate with students, parents, the community, peers, campus administration, superintendents, and corporate staff.
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data, including diagnostic test results, state assessment scores, and grade point averages.
Ability to adapt to changes and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel as necessary for field trips, class trips, trainings, and similar activities.
Computer literacy.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in a classical school or using classical traditional teaching methods.

Responsibilities

Prepare effective lessons, instruct students, and motivate them in all course study using classical traditional methods of instruction.
Assign lessons and correct classwork and homework in a timely manner.
Administer formative and summative assessments, evaluate student progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
Provide academic interventions for struggling students.
Maintain student grades and student-parent communication using the school’s online grading and communication tool.
Maintain classroom discipline and create a safe, attractive, learning-conducive environment that stimulates inquiry.
Set a good housekeeping example in the classroom and encourage students to follow it.
Communicate regularly with students and parents about student progress, both positive and negative.
Participate in required faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
Inspire, praise, and correct students consistently and with care to encourage academic success and promote virtue.
Work with Special Education and 504 teachers to ensure accommodations are implemented.
Sponsor one or more activities or student organizations, assist students in selecting courses of study, and counsel students regarding adjustment and academic problems.
Participate in marketing and student recruiting activities as necessary.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties, including possible after-school tutoring, student drop-off and pick-up duty, pageants, and award ceremonies.
Read and comply with the RES Employee Handbook, RES Student-Parent Handbook, Founders Classical Academy Campus Handbook, and other applicable manuals and procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.