Job Description: Visual Art Teacher (Part-Time)

Background

Libertas School of Memphis is a Montessori, liberal arts public charter elementary school serving a high- need neighborhood in Memphis. Our mission is to be a school for human flourishing: cultivating minds, hands, and hearts for lives of wonder, work, and love. We offer students from birth through middle school a rich, rigorous, and personalized education in multi-age classrooms through Montessori learning, supported with rich liberal arts content through Core Knowledge, and the best practices of high-performing urban schools. This work is done within an attachment village of supports between school, families, and our community. 

Role Summary and Information

• Plan and lead visual art classes for groups of children. Most classes will be sixth and seventh grade children, with the possibility of classes for younger children, especially after school.
• Part-time role. Art class hours roughly 12:45 PM - 4:30 PM. Two to five days per week, with schedule to be set with supervisor. Assist with periodic school events outside of the normal schedule.
• Supervise students.
• Reports to: Principal for school-day responsibilities; After-School Program director for after-school responsibilities
• Key relationships: Students, families, and staff; classroom teachers
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and Instruction 

• Observe and support children, prepare the art classroom environment,, and give lessons relevant to visual art

• Classroom Culture 

• Foster habits of excellence, including order and grace & courtesy, through schoolwide and classroom-level practices and rituals, such as connecting before redirecting, using a warm and firm tone, matching children with works in the environment, tending the heart of virtue through presenting beautiful literature, and sharing responsibility for all our children 

• Be a model of character and striving toward virtue for students 

• Supervise students within the classroom and outside of the classroom on the playground, during bathroom breaks, at lunch time and on field trips 

• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications and Traits

• At least two years of effective teaching experience in high-need communities and/or Montessori environments preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Willing to serve all children, regardless of background or needs, in an inclusive and supportive setting. Fortitude for the challenges we will face.
• Flexible, takes initiative, and has a strong sense of personal ownership of responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively, with a growth mindset. Give and receive feedback in a spirit of craftsmanship.
• Model of character and virtue.
• Dedication to support human flourishing through the school’s philosophy of wonder, work, and love for all students. 

Measures of Success

• Timely, high quality planning
• Student engagement and progress through the curriculum
• Satisfactory performance evaluations
• Other indicators

Compensation

• Hourly rate ($27-$29 based on experience)
• Eligible for increases or stipends for performance or additional duties.
• Investment in faculty professional development and growth. 

Application process

Interested candidates should apply online at www.LibertasMemphis.org, where candidates can also learn more about our school. Please submit a resume, at least three references, and a cover letter (required) explaining why you would be a good fit for this position. Please direct any questions to hr@LibertasMemphis.org. Libertas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.