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Form of workThe AAA High School History position will be responsible for setting the foundation for student's understanding of historical events in the world, civic responsibilities and privileges, and critical thinking efforts at the secondary level. Applicants should be familiar with the new Arkansas' World History and Civics frameworks. All teachers at Arkansas Arts Academy are required to integrate art into the core curriculum. Teachers who are already familiar with Google's digital tools for learning will have an advantage. All History Teachers will work together on a curricular team as well as having time to coordinate with instructors in other disciplines. Teachers will work with department heads and their interdisciplinary teams to ensure vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment. Teachers will be required to participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) with their department on a regular basis as well as work K-12 to ensure the content has grade alignment and is standard based.
Will be required to complete 40 minutes a week of morning or afternoon duty as well as other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree and certification by the state of Arkansas for teaching 7-12 history.
Responsibilities
- Teach individual students/groups in grades 7-12 focusing on growth in critical thinking and historical research and interpretation skills.
- Organizes classroom to offer a positive and student-centered learning environment
- Plan lessons in relation to class and individual students' goals and interests
- Establish goals and learning objectives for World History and Civics classes
- Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities
- Evaluate student's performance and growth in knowledge and ability, and prepare progress reports
- Maintain discipline, set class expectations with realistic rules of conduct
- Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress; maintain assessment records for each student and prepares reports as required by school
- Maintain discipline, set class expectations with realistic rules of conduct
- Instruct students to respect the classroom environment and properly care for all learning tools
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
- Preparing students for state and national assessments
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Follow operational policies and procedures
- High standards of professionalism and professional ethics; model integrity, honesty, and respect that promotes the culture, values, and mission of Arkansas Arts Academy
- Ability to teach different skill levels and a variety learning styles
- Teachers must possess a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation to the school
- Background check
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments
- Ability to connect with a wide range of students of different ages and backgrounds
- Know how to make the learning process enjoyable and fun
- Responsiveness to work-related emails and phone calls
- Maintain a collaborative work environment with a team of colleagues
- Attend departmental meetings and professional development opportunities
- A positive, fun, and enthusiastic personality with a passion for teaching!
Applicants are also invited to visit the AAA website (https://www.artsk12.org) to learn more about the school and its program.
Arkansas Arts Academy does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military service, or other protected status.
