Language Arts Teacher-Advisor, 1.0 FTE

Job Description

Academic Arts High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Language Arts Teacher-Advisor beginning the 2023-24 school year to help us achieve our school’s vision. Teacher-Advisors facilitate a standards-based curriculum through teaching engaging courses and advising students with the design and completion of individual projects.

Position description:

AHA teacher-advisors work with other teacher-advisors and staff to design curriculum and provide authentic, experiential, project-based learning for our students. Our learning community is small. Teacher-Advisors and staff at AHA contribute to the development of curriculum, polices/procedures, Osprey Wilds charter school authorizer goals, and school planning and, thus, are accountable for the success of our students. Teacher-Advisors report directly to the TPS Lead. Also under direction of the Curriculum Lead, Curriculum Committee, and Personnel Committee. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers that are interested in learning about and contributing to a teacher-powered school. https://www.teacherpowered.org

Hours: 7:30AM - 3:30PM, Monday - Friday

School calendar and schedule can be found at www.academicarts.org

Duties:

- Teach core classes, electives, and advisory (teachers with real world experience to incorporate into elective and non-content area classes are encouraged to apply!)

- Attend staff and committee meetings and staff development as needed

- Develop engaging, standards-based curriculum and projects for classes

- Communicate regularly with students / parents / and staff

- Execute committee responsibilities

- Promote the school mission, vision, core values

- Support the school’s commitment to equity and the school’s Anti-Racism statement

- Potential co-teaching opportunities

- Additional responsibilities as needed

Pay range:

- Competitive salary compared to surrounding districts. Inquires about pay range are welcomed.

- Competitive wages are dependent on experience and education and include full medical benefits and a comprehensive package of additional benefits.

Position open until filled.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

Academic Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AHA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

- Minnesota Teaching License (variances, out of field permissions considered)

- Passion for lifelong learning

- Experience working with students with unique, high needs (preferred)

- Experience with project-based and experiential learning (preferred)

- Experience with co-teaching (preferred)

- Great communication skills

- Knowledge of teacher-led school models (preferred)

- Ability to establish and maintain high academic standards and positive working relationships with students

- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with administration and colleagues

- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

- Demonstrated potential for instructional leadership and ability to work with data

Institution Description

About Academic Arts:

Academic Arts is a tuition-free charter public school serving grades 9-12 located in West St. Paul, MN (approximately 6 miles from downtown St. Paul). AHA is a Teacher-Powered School (TPS) and is run by a TPS Lead and TPS Committee of highly qualified staff members. This role will be a vital member of this committee.

Application Instructions/Comments

Please send your resume, cover letter, and two references to the Davi Hicks, TPS Lead, davi.hicks@academicarts.org