Art Teacher

About Sankofa Montessori

Are you looking to make history, join a values-driven community, a community that invests in YOU, and a community that will provide you with what you need to do what you love? Then look no further than Sankofa Montessori, Metro-Atlanta's K-6 tuition free Public Montessori Charter School.

Our vision is to design more purposeful futures. We achieve our vision by providing a culturally responsive, child- and family-centered Montessori education so we can develop in all of our students the knowledge, skill, and agency to have a life of purpose.

Location: 5881 Phillips Drive, Forest Park, GA, 30297

Start Date: November 18, 2024

Role Summary

The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.

Role Information

• Lead a peaceful, orderly, rich, nurturing classroom
• Foster relationships with families to enable open and responsive communication about student growth and needs.
• Full-time role. Work hours will vary with the published school calendar; hours are roughly 7:15 AM - 4:15 PM (dismissal 1:00 PM on Wednesdays but faculty/professional development meetings until 4:15).
• Assist with periodic school events outside of the normal schedule
• Measures of success for position to include student academic growth, family satisfaction, observation feedback, performance evaluations, and related indicators
• Reports to Instructional leadership
• Key relationships: Students and Families, Teachers, support staff

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing the environment: Plan and implement high-quality instruction for daily lessons in alignment with the Montessori method and other school plans
• Submit lesson plans weekly for review and incorporate feedback into planning
• Regularly observe students to inform instruction
• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history
• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
• Provide instruction in techniques in activities such as drawing and painting, the versatility of acrylic paints: dry brushing, staining, layering, underpainting, monoprinting
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment
• Organize storage areas and manage use of materials, equipment and tools
• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community
• May sponsor exhibits from outside the school
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Serve as a classroom floater during unassigned teaching blocks

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

For this position, we’re looking for candidates that possess a combination of the following skills:

• Bachelor's degree (required), A Bachelors in Fine Arts, a plus
• Two or more years of effective teaching experience as a teacher
• Knowledge of the Montessori Methodology, a plus
• Willing to serve all children, regardless of background or needs, in an inclusive and supportive setting
• Skills in instructional practices and classroom management for student achievement
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Warm and firm demeanor
• Work collaboratively with a growth mindset.
• Give and receive feedback in a spirit of craftsmanship.
• Strong learning orientation and desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Can complete physical demands of the role (including standing and walking for extended periods of time and lifting heavy objects up to 40 Ibs)
• Unwavering commitment to Sankofa Montessori’s mission and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of Sankofa Montessori students, families, and staff
• Successful background check results required

Benefits

COMPENSATION

• Sankofa Montessori’s compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for the PK-12 charter market to ensure equity across our institution.
• We offer contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) in accordance with Georgia state law, as well as an additional, optional 403(b) retirement account.
• Sankofa Montessori also offers competitively-priced health benefits

Supports:

• A dedicated coach with a track record of success with students
• A daily planning period and weekly student early release for teacher collaboration, student work analysis, and peer professional development
• Materials needed to be successful in your classroom, including teacher/student supplies/laptops, etc.

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity: Sankofa Montessori provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.