Middle School Art Teacher

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Boston, MA

1d • $60,000 - $93,000

About The Position

Excel teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster the success of their students. Teachers who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred;
• License or certification not required prior to start date:
• You can learn more about Licensure Requirements through DESE here: https://gateway.edu.state.ma.us/elar/licensurehelp/LicenseRequirementsCriteriaPageControl.ser

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
• Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.

Responsibilities

• Teach Middle School students Art
• Collaborate with department members on curriculum refinement and implementation;
• Design and implement rigorous assessments that evaluate student mastery of academic standards;
• Create a safe learning environment for all students by implementing Excel’s strategies and best practices with consistency;
• Provide coverage as needed during non-instructional time;
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community; and
• Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees