Art Teacher

About Aspire

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform inequitable outcomes through its mission to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life.

Job Summary

The Art Teacher provides a high quality, personalized education program in general children's art. Essential Functions include establishing a culture of high expectations, developing and implementing lesson plans, assessing students, collaborating with colleagues, communicating with students and families, managing student behavior, participating in professional development, and identifying unique student needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
• Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Single subject: Art authorization required; Including English learner authorization required
• At least one school year of successful service in a certificated position

Additional

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk or bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull
• Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height
• Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping)
• Sit, walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone
• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides
• Work authorization requirements: Clear the Department of Justice background screening, Authorized to work in the United States, Provide health (TB) clearance (must be renewed every four years)

Compensation

Aspire Public Schools offers a competitive base salary, exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here: Aspire Public Schools Teacher Salary Scale

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans
• Life insurance/long-term disability
• Participation in a CA state retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• Adoption assistance program

EEO Statement

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.