Art Teacher

Who We Are

Achievement House Cyber Charter School, headquartered in Exton, PA is a 100% online cyber charter school serving grades 7 through 12. We pride ourselves in being student focused with all that we do. We strive to provide a supportive and engaging environment for our students and staff daily.

Who We Are Seeking

If you have a passion for Teaching and a gift for inspiring young minds, we are looking for YOU! The Art Teacher provides support to meet each student's learning needs in accordance with PA Standards. In partnership with all staff, this role will assist and encourage each student to be a successful and continuous learner.

The Art Teacher will be responsible for:

• Develop and deliver effective PA standards-aligned lessons and assessments for use in the Cyber environment.
• Design interactive and motivational activities geared toward each individual student’s pace to reinforce student learning.
• Teach and record live lessons using an online classroom.
• Grade lesson submissions according to Achievement House protocol and maintain records in an online grade book.
• Communicate course expectations, class times, and upcoming events to students and parents/guardians.
• Develop and implement programs of individual and small group help sessions on a regular basis according to student need.
• Build and maintain positive relationships and communication among students, families, and staff.
• Collaborate with staff and parents/guardians to assist student’s achieve success.
• Participate as a proctor with state and local assessments such as PSSA and Keystone testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Will Report To: Principal

Position Type: Full-Time, 10-month, Exempt position

What Skills and Knowledge You Can Bring

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and the community.
• A proven track record in the use of instructional methods, the ability to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively.
• Ability to be flexible to accommodate needs of students, parents/guardians, other teachers, and state-mandated requirements.
• Provides a positive and encouraging outlook and classroom environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and a PA Secondary (grades 7-12) Level I or Level II Art Certification is required.
• Prior experience teaching Art.
• Working in a Cyber School environment is a positive factor.

Required Certificates/Clearances: Child abuse and criminal background clearances are required, including Act 168 Disclosure/Release. Must also complete Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training. Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.

Where You'd Be Located

We are located in Exton, PA. If over 90 minutes, you will work exclusively from home.

What We Have to Offer You

• Supportive and encouraging culture
• Work/life balance
• Competitive salary
• Medical and vision
  • Opt-out bonus
• School paid benefits including,
  • Dental
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
• PenServ Retirement Plan - we contribute 5% on the first 5%!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to enter, exit, and drive vehicles in varying weather conditions as well as stand for extended periods, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform manual dexterity to use office and robotic equipment. The employee may need to lift and/or push up to 50lbs.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment may consist of varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Achievement House Cyber Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.