Art Teacher - SY 24-25 Barber Preparatory Academy

Barberprep; Mississippi; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Our teachers and staff make a difference every day. We invite passionate, caring educators to join our national network in bringing exceptional learning opportunities to children and communities everywhere.

We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes flexibility and opportunities for growth. When you join our team, you take advantage of the following:

• Flexible Hours, Part-Time, and Full-Time Positions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Voluntary Disability Insurance (Long & Short Term)

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Art Teacher at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan dedicated to providing a superior education for all students for the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking teachers who are passionate and dedicated to bringing the curriculum to life for each student. We want our teachers to be excited to create a positive classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy! Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity:

Responsibilities of the Teacher include:

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Utilizing research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
• Managing student behavior in the classroom
• Creating a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
• Utilizing school-approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
• Implementing school-wide culture expectations and norms
• Communicating and meeting with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• Incorporating technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
• Participating in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
• Collaborating and communicating effectively with colleagues
• Performing other duties as assigned

About You:

• Active and current state of Michigan teaching license in appropriate content area
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to properly manage confidential information
• Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience working within an urban environment

About Us:

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout ACCEL Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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