Teacher - 6-8 Art IB MYP - McKemy Academy Middle School 26-27 SY

Tempe School District No.3 • Tempe, AZ

4h

About The Position

Plan and direct middle school students through project-based learning units which are aligned with International Baccalaureate practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree
• Arizona Elementary or Secondary Certification
• Provisional SEI or full Bilingual or ESL endorsement

Nice To Haves

• International Baccalaureate MYP teaching experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Establish a positive classroom environment and foster positive student conduct in accordance with the philosophy, values and disciplinary approach of the school
• Match learning to the differing educational needs and learning styles of individuals in the classes assigned.
• Develop and implement an engaging 6th grade Introduction to MYP Design curriculum, explicitly integrating the design cycle process, MYP Learner Profiles, and collaboration into units
• Design and deliver a comprehensive MYP Design curriculum for 7th and 8th grade students, providing opportunities for students to work with real-world clients or solving real-world problems through project-based learning, incorporating client feedback into the IB design cycle process and emphasizing the importance of empathy, cultural awareness, and ethics
• Design and implement a range of authentic formative and summative assessments, providing appropriate and timely feedback to students.
• Enable students to develop strategies for creative and critical thinking to solve design problems.
• Develop student skills of inquiry and problem solving.
• Prepare and Deliver IB Design units utilizing the IB Design Cycle.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver interdisciplinary units.
• Foster students approaches to learning (ATL) skills that lead to success and enjoyment in the MYP projects.
• Use relevant technology to enhance instruction and learning.
• Communicate with parents and the school counselor on pupil progress.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district or school IB requirements and/or self-selected professional growth activities and collaborate with colleagues as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress for the purposes of teaching, learning, and reporting
• Participate in school and district meetings, committees and workshops as appropriate
• Apply knowledge of state and district policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time