K-6 Dance Teacher

Job Responsibilities

• Support the mission and design principles of The Gathering Place.
• Embody The Gathering Place (TGP) Collective norms.
• Work with an assigned caseload of classes ranging from Kindergarten-6th grade. The number of classes seen each day may vary depending on the scheduling needs of the school.
• Design and execute scheduled art showcases.
• Ensure student work is beautifully showcased throughout the campus.
• Prepare, plan, and implement lessons aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
• Provide rubric-based data for student narratives that are aligned with the TGP Design Principles.
• Support the social-emotional, behavioral, and academic growth of students.
• Adapt teaching methods, lessons, and materials to meet each student’s needs.
• Create a classroom environment that is safe, well-maintained, and reflects the TGP model.
• Implement TGP school norms, behavior structures and expectations, behavior management systems, and restorative practices.
• Follow Individual Education Programs (IEPs), contribute to the creation/updating of IEPs (if applicable), and participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
• Follow existing 504 plans or contribute to new 504 plans.
• Follow existing Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) or contribute to new BSPs.
• Embrace a culture of feedback to continue developing skills that support student's learning and development.
• Collaborate with teachers, instructors, members of the TGP collective, school leaders, and district staff.
• Monitor recess for an assigned caseload of classes.
• Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with students and families.
• Send weekly updates to caregivers through the school-wide communication platform.
• Respond to all caregiver messages through our school-wide communication platform within time windows set forth by the school.
• Participate in the school's daily functions, including, but not limited to, arrival and dismissal duties, lunch duties, recess monitoring, and coverage.
• Attend critical school events such as professional development days, student events, and events for caregivers and/or community members.
• Meet professional obligations, including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines, among all other policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Prepare narratives as well as other periodic updates of progress and student learning.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
• The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.

Additional Details

• All teaching positions operate on a scale. To view The Gathering Place's teacher scale, click here.
• This is a full-time, 10-month exempt position.
• The workday is 7:15 - 4:00 pm. Some evening events will be required, such as exhibitions of learning (showcases) or school events.
• There will be one, one-hour staff meeting after school from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM every two weeks required for this role.
• This role may be asked to serve on campus or district committees
• There are 14 days of required summer professional development for new employees in July OR 8 days of professional development for returning staff in August, and several professional development days built into the calendar throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must have at least one year of teaching experience

Commitment to Diversity

The Gathering Place seeks to establish a diverse staff that reflects the identities of our children. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of a person's actual or perceived identity with regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, nationality, pregnancy, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, parental status, or any other distinguishing physical, or genetic characteristics. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff and potential staff members.