[YEP-DC] Arts Teaching Positions for SY 2015-16

ARTS TEACHING POSITIONS for SY 2015-16

William E. Doar Jr. Public Charter School for the Performing Arts (WEDJ)

 

About the School

The William E. Doar Jr Public Charter School for the Performing Arts (WEDJ) blends rigorous academics with world-class arts instruction provided by artists from renowned dance, musical, theatrical, and visual arts institutions. WEDJ is the only public charter school in Washington, DC to provide professional-caliber arts training for students in PreK through eighth grade at no cost to families.

WEDJ serves more than 430 elementary and middle school students, a majority of whom are African American, and 85% of whom qualify for free/reduced priced lunch. Students in PreK – grade 5 study all artistic disciplines. In sixth grade, students select a "major" on which they focus their studies throughout their middle school career.

WEDJ seeks arts teachers in the following disciplines for SY 15-16:

·       Dance

·       Drama

·       Music (Choral and Instrumental)

·       Visual Arts

 

For additional information about WEDJ, visit www.wedjschool.us.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A teacher at WEDJ is responsible for the following:

 

Curriculum and Planning

·       Creating curriculum including unit and lesson plans aligned to Common Core standards

·       Structuring compelling, standards-based lessons that challenge students' critical thinking and align with lesson, unit, and grade-level objectives

 

Instruction

·       Utilizing strong content knowledge to effectively present material to students

·       Incorporating joy and rigor in lessons and so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence  

·       Employing multiple methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities, including special education students and English language learners

·       Participating in all professional development opportunities

 

Assessment

·       Assessing students academic and developmental growth through observation and a variety of assessment methods

·       Tracking and monitor assessment results in order to regularly refine teaching practices and design differentiated lesson plans

 

 

School Culture

·       Create a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations and provides opportunities for all students to experience success 

·       Maintaining positive, professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues 

·       Communicating with students, parents, school staff to ensure that students are on-track in their learning and making progress towards goals

 

 

Qualifications

WEDJ is seeking educators with the following skills and characteristics:

 

Education and Experience

 

·       Bachelor's degree required. Concentration or advanced degree in education preferred. 

·       Meet the Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act

·       Two or more years of teaching experience as an elementary or middle school teacher in an urban environment preferred 

 

Skills and Personal Characteristics

 

·       A demonstrated ability to provide engaging, child-centered, and developmentally appropriate instruction to students

·       Demonstrated ability to establish an effective and efficient classroom culture

·       Ability to set ambitious goals for all students and guide them to meet the highest expectations for behavior and academic performance

·       A commitment to regularly assessing student progress and using data to strengthen student performance

·       Strong interpersonal skills for communicating successfully with students, families, and colleagues

·       Desire to be part of a dynamic professional learning community that embraces accountability and outstanding student results

·       Exceptional organizational and planning skills, and

·       A positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence and flexibility

 

 

How to Apply

 

Please send a resume and cover letter via email to jobs@wedjschool.us. Include the subject area (if applicable) that you are interested in teaching. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

William E. Doar Jr. PCS for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not allow discrimination with respect to employment or any of the terms or conditions of employment because of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status or religion. Competitive salary and benefits (commensurate with experience).

 

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