Art Teacher (K-6)

American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for an Art Teacher at our Mesa Elementary Campus for the 2024-2025 school year. Candidates must possess a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

The Art Teacher position requires Content Knowledge proficiency from one of the following areas:

• Teaching certificate with Art Endorsement
• Minimum of three relevant years of teaching experience
• 24 college credit hours in Art
• Advanced degree in area
• AEPA or NES Subject Knowledge exam
• HQ Teacher Reciprocity
• National Board Certified in area

Job expectations include:

• Design and develop art curriculum and course materials for Junior High and High School Art I Classes.
• Cooperates with the district and school administration in providing art outreach programs to the community.
• Helps to manage the inventory, storage and use of school owned art supplies, equipment, and materials
• Deliver lectures to students on arts and its many forms and traditions.
• Prepares effective lessons/rehearsals that reflect accommodations for individual student differentiation.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Regularly evaluates student performance.
• Assists the theater and instrumental department with providing art work for scenery and set designs for concerts and shows.
• Assists in arranging field trips for art classes.
• Ensure that all school and district policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure a sustainable relationship with parents, school personnel, and members of the public.
• Submit grades and attendance according to the procedures of the school.
• Prepare classroom for instructions prior to the start of the school year.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
• Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
• Dependability

We offer a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education, experience, and content knowledge. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete our online application submit the following supporting documentation:

• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint card
• Letters of recommendation
• Additional applicable endorsements and/or exam scores.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mesa, AZ 85208: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000