Social Studies Teacher

Institute for the Creative Arts•Fort Smith, AR

13h•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Institute for the Creative Arts (ICA) is seeking outstanding Social Studies teachers for its innovative high school, the first Performing & Visual Arts High School in Arkansas. As a charter school funded by the state, ICA's mission is to empower students through an intensive arts and academic curriculum, preparing them for higher education, creative careers, and leadership in the performing and visual arts industries. Students in grades 9-12 will spend half of their day in a specific arts program and the other half in a rigorous academic program. This is a unique opportunity for exceptional and gifted instructors to join a state-of-the-art facility located on a beautiful 10-acre campus. Candidates will have experience and training in English Language Arts and experience teaching high school students, as well as experience working with public school officials and parents. Priority will be given to candidates interested in working in an arts school with creative students, possessing the ability to assist students in their creative endeavors, and the ability to collaborate with other ICA instructors and artist-teachers to provide assistance with student projects and performances.

Requirements

A Bachelors degree in the core content area of teaching, masters degree a plus
Three years of teaching experience is preferred, particularly at the high school level
Team builder and possessing excellent communication skills
Ability to collaborate and involve community partners
Ability to recruit and mentor students
Ability to work with instructors and students across disciplines
Interest in working in a creative environment with significant time spent in small group and one-on-one learning
Must meet AR licensure requirements in core content areas or meet Arkansas Qualified Teacher requirements.
Other duties as assigned by Head of School

Nice To Haves

Masters degree
Experience teaching high school students
Experience working with public school officials and parents
Interest in working in an arts school with creative students
Ability to assist students in their creative endeavors
Ability to work collaboratively with other ICA instructors and artist-teachers to provide assistance with student projects and performances

Responsibilities

To direct and evaluate the learning experiences of the pupil in both curricular and extra-curricular activities in accordance with school policies.
To provide guidance to the pupil which will promote his welfare and his proper educational development.
To maintain liaison with the parents.
To teach and administer the classroom program.
To provide for the care and protection of school property.
To participate in the business and activities of the faculty.
To cooperate with and participate in planning and evaluation of the school program.
To notify the Dean and Department Director as early as possible when it is necessary to be absent from school.
To maintain a cordial and workable relationship with colleagues.
To inform the Dean and Department Director of any action or situation which has affected or may affect the normal classroom activities and which requires supervisory attention.
To study and comply with School Board policy.
To work collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities to promote the arts and assist students in their arts activities.
To perform other duties as assigned.