What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Visual Arts Teacher Job at RePublic Schools in Nashville position at RePublic Schools?
Job Details
Job Location
Liberty Collegiate - Nashville, TN
Description
Who We Are
Join us at RePublic Schools, where we are reimagining public education across Jackson, Mississippi, and Nashville, Tennessee. With a network of seven schools serving over 3,300 scholars, we are committed to fostering environments rooted in love, achievement, and antiracism.
Our mission is to revolutionize education by addressing systemic inequities head-on. At RePublic, we create inclusive spaces that celebrate the diverse identities and experiences of our scholars and the communities we serve.
Are you passionate about nurturing creativity and self-expression in young minds? We are seeking educators who are not just teachers but artists and visionaries, dedicated to inspiring middle school students through the transformative power of visual arts. As a Visual Arts Teacher, you will play a critical role in shaping our scholars' artistic talents while contributing to a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and joy.
Join our team as a Middle School Visual Arts Teacher in Nashville, TN, for the 2024-2025 school year and help us cultivate a community where scholars learn to express themselves artistically and develop the creative confidence to make their mark on the world.
Who You Are
- You're an artist at heart, passionate about sharing your craft and inspiring creativity in young minds.
- Your enthusiasm for the visual arts is infectious, motivating students to explore, create, and grow.
- You're a lifelong learner, eager to improve and refine your teaching while staying connected to current trends in art education.
- A creative problem-solver, you thrive on tackling challenges with innovative and thoughtful approaches.
- Positivity defines you; you uplift and support your colleagues and students, building a joyful school community.
- You excel at forming meaningful connections, understanding that strong relationships are essential to a thriving school culture.
- You're a visionary, able to translate ambitious artistic concepts into engaging and practical lessons.
- Detail-oriented and dependable, you know that great art and great teaching are built through consistent effort and dedication.
- You adapt with creativity, reflecting on your teaching practices to guide students toward expressing their unique artistic voices.
- Communication is your strength; you collaborate effectively with students, families, and colleagues to build an inclusive and vibrant learning environment.
Qualifications
What You'll Do
Drive Results. Consistently strategize and execute lesson plans while leveraging data analysis to propel scholars toward mastering challenging academic content.
Bring Your A-Game. Demonstrate resilience and the capacity to set and conquer ambitious objectives, thriving in a demanding, high-performance school environment where scholar success is paramount.
Cultivate Team Excellence. Radiate optimism and elevate the collective spirit, amplifying daily joy for those around you. Engage in open feedback, addressing challenges collaboratively. Reflect on the influence of your actions on others, actively shaping a staff culture that resonates with your ideal work environment.
Cultivate Connections. Forge meaningful connections with scholars, families, and colleagues, nurturing a culture defined by joy and unity. Consistently communicate with families regarding scholar progress,going the extra mile to provide support and foster close collaboration with teammates in the shared commitment towards RePublic's mission.
The (Very Important) Fine Print
All teachers must hold a Bachelor's degree upon employment.
Possession of a valid Tennessee teaching license with the required content endorsements.
Highly preferred : Previous experience teaching Visual Arts, working in low-income communities, and a demonstrated ability to elevate the academic performance of underserved scholars.
Competitive salary aligned with local district and partner charter organizations, reflecting prior education experience.
Diversity Statement
As a part of reimagining public education in the South, we are intentionally creating an environment that embraces, honors, and celebrates our scholars' identities and experiences. We are working to make environments that affirm our differences across race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical abilities, socio-economic class, and other characteristics that make up our unique identities. Additionally, we've committed to hiring and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our scholars because we believe these individuals have an additional impact on our scholars.
