Social Studies Teacher — Arts-Integrated, Growth Mindset

Academy of Visual and Performing Arts; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Laptop provided

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for an immediate opening. This full-time pool position runs roughly 8:15 am–4:45 pm with after-hours flexibility to support a startup environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal - Academic, you will develop plans, differentiate instruction, assess student growth, and maintain records while upholding TEA guidelines and AVPA's mission to blend arts with academics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements for the subject and level assigned.
• English as a Second Language certification preferred.
• Ability to lead, influence, and hold others to high standards of academic and artistic excellence.
• Successful criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement written lesson plans that fulfill the curriculum and program requirements, including differentiation and assessments.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Provide instruction and appropriate learning experiences to students to support intellectual and artistic growth.
• Plan and use instructional strategies, materials, equipment, and technologies to meet diverse student needs.
• Present subject matter according to TEA guidelines and district policies.
• Collaborate with special education staff to modify curricula as needed (IEPs).
• Work with staff to determine instructional goals and methods per district requirements.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other materials.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, grade reports, and student files.
• Handle standardized testing procedures and test data security.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

ESL certification (preferred)

Leadership skills

Strong learning orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for an immediate opening. This full-time pool position runs roughly 8:15 am–4:45 pm with after-hours flexibility to support a startup environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal - Academic, you will develop plans, differentiate instruction, assess student growth, and maintain records while upholding TEA guidelines and AVPA's mission to blend arts with academics.