Elementary Art Teacher

Beginnings, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charter school in Bridgeport is seeking an Elementary Art Teacher committed to providing high-quality education through experience-based learning. The ideal candidate will foster a love of learning, build relationships with students, and engage effectively with families. Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction, collaborating with special education staff, and participating in professional development opportunities. This role offers a friendly work environment with health benefits, retirement options, and paid time off.

Benefits

Health coverage (medical and dental)

Life, AD & D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid holidays and school breaks

Vacation / Sick Leave / Personal Time

Qualifications

• Must maintain current Connecticut art teacher certification.
• Aspire to master content area and accept constructive criticism.
• Fluency in Spanish, French Creole, or Portuguese encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional activities for meaningful learning.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance instructional environment.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Education

Connecticut art teacher certification (042)

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – ELEMENTARY ART TEACHER

About New Beginnings Family Academy
Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy (“NBFA”) offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre-K through 6th grade. NBFA is a tuition-free, public charter school proudly distinguished by:
• Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices
• An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom
• Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom
NBFA is located at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes of all stakeholders: employees, students, families, and members of its’ Board of Directors.

Mission-Driven Culture:
NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful self-reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning to develop essential social, emotional, and critical-thinking skills to give all children the foundation to achieve their potential.

Summary: The NBFA teacher must be committed to and advocate for its mission to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning that helps develop essential social, emotional and critical-thinking skills. This gives all children a foundation to achieve their full potential at every stage of life. The Teacher is responsible for delivering developmentally appropriate, challenging and engaging instruction in the content area(s) consistent with his/her certification while developing meaningful relationships with students that foster a love of learning. The teacher must build and maintain open lines of communication with families to encourage parents/guardians to become education advocates for their children. The Teacher must comply with state and federal education laws and regulations at all times.

Principal Accountabilities:
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs
• Work collaboratively with special education teachers and interventionists to ensure that children meet IEP goals
• Continually use data to inform instructional decisions
• Prepare and submit developmentally appropriate, on-time lesson plans for daily activities
• Provide a structured, positive classroom that encourages students to think critically throughout the learning process
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures
• Communicate effectively and regularly, both orally and in writing, with students and parents
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment school-wide
• Participate in school-wide and grade level data teams and Professional Learning Communities to share best practices and help improve overall school performance
• Ensure that student growth is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
• Establish and maintain cooperative and respectful working relationships with students, parents and other school personnel
• Assume responsibility for meeting school-wide student performance goals
• Satisfy professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, attending grade level meetings, performing duties
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and leaders

• Friendly work environment
• Health coverage includes medical and dental benefits (generous portion of premium paid by NBFA)
• Life, AD & D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• All certified personnel participate in the Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board (“CTRB”)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ten (10)+ paid holidays plus school closes year-end, for Spring Break and Summer Vacation
• Vacation / Sick Leave / Personal Time per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Requirements • Maintain a current Connecticut art teacher certification (042)
• Aspire to master his/her content area or subject matter and be willing and able to receive constructive criticism to achieve that goal
• Be willing and able to offer constructive feedback to assist colleagues
• Understand that all work responsibilities are subject to performance goals and/or targets established as part of the Board’s and school’s organizational planning
• Fervently believe in NBFA’s mission and be willing to work diligently to positively impact the life outcomes of our students
• Candidates fluent in oral and written Spanish, French Creole or Portuguese are encouraged to apply

TO APPLY: PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: [e-mail]