Art Teacher

HIGHER INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

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WHO WE ARE

At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from under-served communities. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience leading educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.

The academic success of our scholars is the primary focus of our schools.  We teach a rigorous, research-based curriculum in a nurturing, fun & loving culture with high standards and expectations for all.  We challenge our scholars, acknowledge their achievements and hard work, and continuously feed their desire to learn.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support.  We value educators with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Higher Institute of Arts and Technology Elementary/Middle School (HIAT) is seeking an Art Teacher that will provide art instruction to our K - 8th grade scholars, allowing children the opportunity to develop an appreciation for the visual arts and display their creative abilities. Our Art Teachers encourage experiential learning in the areas of two and three-dimensional development as-well-as lead lessons and activities for scholars that support core learning objectives.

PLA educators deliver group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborate with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators; and proactively engage dialogue with students’ parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress. During non-classroom times, Art Teachers may function in other support capacities (learning labs, hallway monitoring, etc.),

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college
• Indiana Teaching Certificate or out of state equivalent, preferred
• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• High sense of possibility; an unwavering commitment that every student receives a quality instruction and achieves at high levels
• Demonstrates a wide range of instructional techniques based on instructional and content-based best practices
• High proficiency of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum

Phalen Leadership Academies is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require.

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Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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