Job Description: Visual Art Teacher (Full- or Part-Time)

 

Background

Our School: Libertas is a public charter school serving the Frayser 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 a rich, rigorous, and personalized education through the method of Dr. Maria Montessori and the classical liberal arts. We offer an attachment village of wraparound family supports and develop virtues of character. Tennessee has twice named Libertas a Reward School - a top 15% school. We currently serve infant and toddler, early childhood and elementary at our founding location and a middle school on a second nearby campus. Over the next 1-2 years we will open a small high school (250 students in grades 9 to 12) that uniquely imparts literary and cultural tradition while also fostering student enterprise and work of the hand - together preparing students for college, career, and citizenship. We also operate a nationally- accredited, state-licensed teacher training program. Learn more about Libertas on our website.

Role Summary and Information

• Plan and lead visual art classes for groups of children from PreK and Kindergarten through 8th grade. 
• Full-time option: Schedule may be during the day (7:30 - 3:30) and/or expanded after school program (3:30 - 5:30). Please note that availability for after school programming on at least some days per week is preferred; this can either be in addition to (for additional pay), or instead of a portion of, school day hours.
• Part-time option with hours to be scheduled based on program needs and teacher availability. 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: Assistant Principal or Middle School Director 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

• Full-time salary $40,000 to $55,000 based on qualifications and experience. Hourly rate $25 to $30 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.