Full-time Art Teacher

Title: 4th-8th Grade Art Teacher
Starting salary for certified teachers starts at $70,000
Employee Type: Regular Full Time
Distinctive teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student through strong relationships, high expectations, and a belief that all students can achieve great things in school and beyond. Teachers have a laser focus on instruction that engages learners and provides multiple opportunities for application of learned content. All teachers engage in individual and team deep intellectual preparation and lesson plans aligned to grade-level standards that use the core curriculum. Teachers have strong content knowledge in the subject-matter they teach in order to recognize, understand and respond to the content problems.

An enrichment teacher is responsible for developing in each student an interest in and ability for creative expression in movement terms, using skills and techniques consistent with school guidelines; developing aesthetic understanding and appreciation; discovering and developing talent in the field of Art.

At Distinctive, teachers grow through cycles of practice, feedback, practice, and feedback. Teachers build classroom communities with strong routines, rituals, and management practices that maximize time for instruction. Teachers maintain effective and ongoing communication on progress with students and families.

Contribute to the equity work of the campus and network and engage in culturally responsive decision making
Build and foster a culture of belonging through positive and strong relationships with students, families, and staff
Cultivate a strengths-based, equity focused mindset
Foster positive climate and culture
Serve as a positive role model

Maintain inventory of all instructional materials
Assess students daily, weekly, and at the ends of units and analyze assessment data through campus and network wide systems
Engage in coaching and mentoring opportunities to improve instructional effectiveness
Has a mindset of using restorative justice approach with discipline and behavior management in alignment with campus and network practices
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Content Area Endorsement - Academic expertise in related field of study (Art, Dance, Media, Music, Physical Education)
Ability to review and analyze student and campus data from multiple sources
Proficient with cloud based software solutions (such as GoogleSuite)
Ability to learn digital tools and programs as needed for the position

Travel as required for training, professional development, and collaboration
Commitment to supporting students’ social, emotional and academic development

25+ paid holidays, upfront sick leave, and an accrual-based personal time bank
Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Professional development including tuition reimbursement
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Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io Distinctive Schools of IL