2024-25 Art Teacher

Date Posted	May 04, 2024
Industry	K-12: Charter Schools
Certification Needed
Job Status	Not Specified
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

The Opportunity

As a national thought leader in deeper learning, Harlem Village Academies is distinguished as the only charter school network in New York offering Montessori PreK and culminating in the International Baccalaureate. HVA is a community of PK-12 schools, a college support program, as well as a graduate school, the Deeper Learning Institute, where teachers earn a master’s and certification.

The unique educational model at HVA focuses on independent thinking, ethical leadership, intellectual curiosity, and intrinsic motivation. Serving 98% Black and Latino students, HVA consistently outperforms the district, city, and state by wide margins. 100% of HVA high school students earn admission to college each year, and 83% are the first in their families to attend college.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach highly engaging, rigorous art curriculum and lessons, aligned with HVA’s standards and progressive pedagogy
• Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, lesson study, co-planning, book study groups, and other learning work
• Build strong, lasting relationships with students while encouraging them to hold themselves to high standards for academics and character
• Establish and uphold classroom routines to ensure a focused, safe, and caring environment
• Analyze assessment data and use it to inform and differentiate your instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards
• Maintain close relationships with families through phone calls and conferences
• Contribute to the school community by attending school events and developing or leading after school activities in collaboration with school leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in education/teaching, with student teaching or equivalent experience
• Two years of experience in teaching grades PK-8 preferred
• New York State teaching certification preferred
• Experience with progressive art pedagogies that emphasize student choice and leadership (e.g. TAB)
• Commitment to progressive pedagogy, e.g. using inquiry, problem solving, and discussion to help students develop deep conceptual understanding
• Strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• Unshakeable conviction that all students can learn at a high level
• Highly thoughtful and reflective, committed to always getting smarter with colleagues, reflecting on mistakes, welcoming feedback, and making continual adjustments in your practice

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $107,000, and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.

Deeper Learning Institute

Teachers are able to apply for the Deeper Learning Institute (DLI), a graduate program specifically for HVA educators. Attending DLI is an exceptionally unique opportunity to complete graduate work immersed in the study of deeper learning with a cohort of HVA colleagues. DLI is housed right here at HVA and courses are directly relevant to our teacher’s daily practice. Completing DLI, a two year program, results in both a master’s degree and certification in elementary (childhood grades 1-6 developmental level) and special education (students with disabilities).

Organizational Culture

Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Harlem Village Academies. The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, a very strong work ethic, an inner drive for excellence and will thrive working in an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.

Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.