Position Title: K-8th Grade Art Teacher
F.T.E: 1.0
Location: 2245 N McVicker Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Reports To: School Principal
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: Teachers start at $55,000+ based off of years of experience, licensure and highest degree obtained.
The Mission of Distinctive Schools, an educational practice leader committed to social justice and the elevation of access and achievement in historically marginalized communities, is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism.
Position Description:
A Distinctive Schools Art Teacher is the creative mastermind behind the campus art program. This person will:
Plan lessons that expose students to a variety of art mediums including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history
Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations as well as the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment
Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings
Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community
Has a mindset of using restorative justice approach with discipline
Create a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
Monitor progress to ensure all students are demonstrating high rates of growth
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse social-emotional, cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
Work closely with team members and parents to best meet the needs to students
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
Illinois Professional Educators License
Endorsement in the content area
Why Join the Distinctive Schools Team:
We are a collaborative team of professionals supporting each other to instill a love of learning in our students
We empower students, families and staff to contribute to our mission in a meaningful way
Distinctive Schools was named one of Crain’s 2021 Best Places to Work in Chicago; culture is at the heart of what we do
We make an impact in our communities by serving some of the most historically marginalized in the city
25+ Paid holidays & 10 days PTO annually (in addition to summer break for educators/campus positions)
12 weeks family paid leave
Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
403b match
Fully match up to 3%
50% match up to 5%
Professional development including tuition reimbursement
Gym and wellness discounts
4% pension contribution
Salaries starting at $55,000 for licensed teachers
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- CICS West Belden
Sami Smith
(312) 332-4998