Visual Arts Teacher, High School (LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE) [SY24-25]

Description:

Foxborough Regional Charter School is seeking an outstanding Visual Arts High School LTS Teacher to join our family! One of the exciting aspects of Foxborough Regional Charter School is we celebrate our diversity. Drawing 1,700 students from our large geographic region, we blend students and families from various backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences into one vibrant school community. Our families speak over 20 languages and live in more than 20 sending districts. With diversity as one of our greatest strengths, it drives positive student learning and life at our school.

FRCS seeks to provide students with an outstanding academic program which prepares students for college in a challenging and stimulating learning environment that instills positive ethical, moral and civic values and prepares students to serve their communities as leaders and exemplary citizens. The Foxborough Regional Charter School resolves that, in order to fulfill its commitment to excellence, it must strive to provide our Teachers and Staff opportunities for ongoing development and growth, be responsive to their concerns and needs, and recognize their contributions and skills.

Job Summary:

Instructs pupils in art, such as painting, sketching, designing, and sculpturing. Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students. Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of subject, common core state standards, a proven ability to manage a classroom, the desire and ability to work up to the standards of a high-performing team, and an entrepreneurial spirit and approach to teaching.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate for this position will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the state and school district visual arts curriculum and academic standards; including knowledge of the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of cognitive, social, and emotional development for adolescents;
• Establish a respectful environment of a diverse population of students, developing a classroom learning environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and other children;
• Facilitate learning for all students using a variety of instructional methods, to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, encourage exploration of ideas, and develop leadership qualities;
• Reflect on teaching practices, analyzing student learning, development, and growth and apply what is learned to improve instruction;
• Demonstrate leadership, advocate for the school and it’s students and exhibit high ethical standards;
• Take responsibility for student academic growth using a variety of assessments and ongoing improvement of instructional practice

General Expectations:

• Manage oneself by being organized, prepared, and punctual
• Manage resources, meet deadlines, follow through on commitments
• Act in ways that directly support the mission and vision of FRCS
• Learn and grow as a professional
• Use clear verbal and written communication and active listening skills
• Develop and maintain rapport and effective relationships with young children and adults contacted in carrying out duties and responsibilities by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation and professional conduct
• Contribute to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility in team discussions, activities, and decision-making
• Maintain high ethical standards, legal responsibility, and confidentiality

Qualifications- Required:

• Education: Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License in Visual Arts K-8
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications- Preferred:

• Education: Hold a Master’s degree
• Experience working in an urban school district

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates are subject to background checks including, CORI clearance, and fingerprinting