Physical Education Teacher

Key Responsibilities:

The Art Teacher will work with the school to:

• Ensure the planning and design of lessons that are aligned with Louisiana Arts Content Standards
• Work collaboratively with classroom teacher(s) to successfully implement integrated instruction in the arts program
• Instruct students in the elements and principles of design through disciplines such as drawing, painting and sculpture
• Encourage student creativity and create exhibits of student artwork
• Assess needs of students and evaluate student achievement and learning in art. Create and utilize alternative assessment tools.
• Establishes effective classroom routines and manages students effectively without disruptions (redirect inappropriate behavior)
• Inspires and invests students in achieving their goals and in believing that goals are achieved through effort and not innate abilities
• Participate in faculty committees and professional development as required.
• Actively participate in the continuing development of school-wide curriculum, school structures, and school culture as we expand to full capacity
• Seeks out and constructively responds to feedback from and engages in problem-solving with others

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• 2 or more years of lead teaching (as the teacher of record) (highly preferred)
• Demonstrated success working with students in an urban, open admissions school
• A BA or BS
• A strong background in and command of content area
• Louisiana Teacher Certification Completed or in progress (or be eligible to hold for our out-of-state applicants)

Desired Qualities & Characteristics:

• Believe in every student's ability to achieve in a rigorous college or career prep curriculum
• Achieve results based on agreed-upon expectations
• Take personal responsibility
• Highly detail-oriented
• Collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Share a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Model the FirstLine commitments:
• We Keep Learning
• We Work Together
• We are Helpful
• We are the Safekeepers of our Community
• We Share Joy
• We Show Results

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform all required job functions with reasonable accommodations, if necessary.

TEACHER reports to: School Principal/Assistant Principal

Salary-$48,000 -$74,155 depending on years of relevant experience