2026-27 Teacher of Academies (Arts, Music and more)

One City Schools, Inc. • Madison, WI

2d • $50,000 - $90,000

About The Position

One City Schools is growing! Be a part of the Dream! Join our Dream Team! We are hiring an Enrichment Activities Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year who is dedicated to moving children beyond academic achievement and opportunity gaps, are passionate about helping children see and reach their full potential, and bring energy, inspiration, excitement, and love to the students they teach.
We are specifically seeking a teacher who believes in the importance of developing the whole child and is adept at honing in on areas where scholars are struggling academically and establishing an individualized learning plan for each student.
The Academies Teacher will be responsible for developing age appropriate, developmental courses focused on a broad set of enrichment opportunities including but not limited fine and performing arts. The Academies Teacher will work in collaboration with other Academies Teachers to ensure that all scholars have a variety of experiences over the course of the year.
A successful teacher will want to work with One City Schools to help us grow one of the most unique and transformational public schools in Wisconsin: One City Elementary School (OCES, grades K4-4) and One City Preparatory Academy (OCPA, grades 5 - 8). Our teaching positions include competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and an unbelievable opportunity to help redefine public education in Wisconsin and do something exceptional for children. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.onecityschools.org.
All new One City team members participate in a fun, informative, and engaging New Employee Orientation and significant professional development in our education models. They also have an instructional coach to help support and guide their learning and implementation of our education program in their classroom.
One City Teachers assure that all students receive a high quality and inspiring learning experience that helps them reach their full potential. They provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and encouraging learning environment where self-esteem is enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality is respected. They also demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving positive results in student growth and achievement through:
(A) a creative use of resources,
(B) using evidence and data to inform instruction,
(C) involving parents and community volunteers in the education process,
(D) being open to evaluation and coaching support, and
(E) learning and fully utilizing EL (Expeditionary Learning) education practices, effective teaching strategies, and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).

Requirements

• Strong commitment to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of One City, and to working with young children from diverse racial/cultural populations and their families; experience working with diverse children preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, or related field.
• Valid Wisconsin Educators License or willingness to become certified ASAP.
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience preferred but not required; urban teaching (or student-teaching) experience and teaching children from racial, ethnic, and linguistically diverse backgrounds also preferred.
• Ability to regularly and routinely lift and push at least 50 pounds.
• Completion of a background check required.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

• Experience in EL (Expeditionary Learning) or student-led project-based learning, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish a classroom culture that is safe, collaborative, celebratory, and intellectually challenging for all students, and that learning goals for all students are met
• Develop and execute units of study and lesson plans that align State Standards, EL Education, and related curricula in math, science, and social studies to promote students’ in-depth understanding, critical thinking, problem solving, mastery of knowledge and skills, character development, achievement, and commitment to high quality work
• Monitor and supervise effective classroom and school-wide structures that promote active, student-driven learning and positive student behavior and safety
• Maintain an orderly, academically-focused classroom environment and effective management of instructional materials and records
• Keep current in knowledge and practice of the curriculum, child development and relevant theories of learning, and be willing to share their knowledge for continual improvement of One City’s educational program and curriculum.
• Assist in on-going curriculum reviews, including offering feedback on school and program effectiveness.
• Become acquainted with supplemental materials and services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.
• Build and maintain positive and engaging relationships with parents/families and work cooperatively with them to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Utilize effective practices for community building, including rituals and traditions that build a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.
• Utilize authentic formative and summative assessments to gauge learning, guide instruction, and provide timely feedback to students
• Participate in regular and ongoing professional development efforts and working collaboratively with grade band/level planning to constantly improve professional practice
• Participate fully and positively in a staff culture and the relentless pursuit of our mission
• Work cooperatively with grade level and the school team in all areas of instruction, assessment, documentation, parent/guardian involvement, and classroom management.

Benefits

• Generous time-off program, including 14 Days of PTO and holidays, spring break, summer intersession and winter break
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Comprehensive professional development in student-driven, project-based learning models
• 401K with employer match of 5.9%
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Your age-eligible children automatically admitted to One City Expeditionary School
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Investment in Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Assistance Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level