Expressive Arts Teacher (URGENT HIRING)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION
Full-time 6-8 expressive arts (i.e. physical education/health, journalism, creative writing) teaching position for the 2023-2024 academic year.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pennsylvania certification (level I or level II) in appropriate area
  
• Current FBI clearance, Pennsylvania criminal background check, and child abuse clearance, Act 168 disclosure, Act 71 training, Act 126 training
• 3-5 years of experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Teachers actively encourage academic excellence for all students. They strive to create a scholastic environment that nurtures as it challenges. Teachers work purposely and relentlessly to lay the foundation of a life-long learning process which enables students to master the academic rigors of college and meet the challenges and opportunities of 21st century employment. Candidate must be willing to be part of a team, including planning with other teachers, address different learning styles, foster positive communication, and establish a respectful and safe classroom.

Core Responsibilities:
Subject Knowledge
Embrace an innovative approach to curriculum and pedagogy, and a willingness to research and apply updated, best practice in all areas of education.
Model a clear understanding of all subjects taught as part of a primary curriculum, with the ability to adapt and innovate, recognising that each child’s learning will be tailored to their needs, abilities and interests.
Model a clear understanding of the secondary curriculum, developing options for Middle school learners as the school grows.
Model and take responsibility for promoting high standards of communication, collaboration, curiosity and creativity.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the development of reading, writing and maths in a Primary setting, and how to enhance these throughout a thematic curriculum. Curriculum Design and Adaptation
Plan, create and develop exciting and engaging learning opportunities that enhance knowledge, skills and learning habits in all areas of the curriculum.
Plan learning and considers how to extend learning opportunities by implementing an inquiry-based approach.
Clearly plan for learners of all abilities, accounting for those who need support or challenge by making sure that lessons are tailored to the needs of all learners.
Plan for effective use of digital technology.
Plan for effective use of learning resources which optimise learning.
Link planned outcomes and formative assessment opportunities to ensure that there is a deep understanding of next steps in learning.
Use internal tracking systems to monitor and report on progress.
Communicate clearly and regularly with parents with regards to learning, including; mindset, wellbeing and holistic progress.

Learning and Teaching
Create and nurture a positive and inclusive learning environment which supports high expectations and a purposeful atmosphere.
Treat learners with respect, building relationships rooted in trust and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity.
Ensure that all learning is engaging and responds to the needs of learners, taking into account their pace of learning, their interests and their need for choice.
Embrace the School’s approach to inclusion and innovation.
Support all children to behave with integrity, respect and compassion.
Have an understanding of the importance of a smooth transition between year groups and classes.
Place children central to the purpose of learning.
Take into account the ideas, thoughts and suggestions of all children and act upon
them accordingly, challenging appropriately.