Job Description

About the Position:

The ideal candidate possesses a passion for education, diversity, equity and inclusion, has a background in dance and theater, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Candidate is fully dedicated to the mission of Brooklyn Prospect, and committed to keeping the academic and personal success of our students as a core focus, while striving to grow professionally and support the operational excellence of the school. This position reports to the Arts Department Head and will work closely with senior members of faculty, teach and/or co-teach 4 sections of academic courses, lead an advisory, as well as other related duties.

This candidate will be responsible for teaching Art 101. Art 101 is a generalized art class where students can learn drawing, acting, script writing, and music. This teacher will be responsible for developing a curriculum that encompasses elements of Visual Art, Theatre, and Music. All classes must result in a final culminating project. The candidate will collaborate with the Visual and Performing Arts teachers and the Director of Arts and Athletics to create and execute this curriculum.

About Us:

Prospect Schools is a K-12 college preparatory community where excellent teachers prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and a lifelong passion for learning. Find more about who we are and what we believe by checking out our Prospector Principles.

Our Core Values

• Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
  
• Respect: Value others by taking a local and global perspective and appreciating differences
  
• Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity and tenacity
  
• Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm and self-assurance
  

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with course teams and the Director of Arts and Athletics on modifying and differentiating lesson activities and assessments for individual groups of learners, some of whom are students with disabilities.
  
• Teach 3 sections of Art 101
  
• Teach 2 half sections (1 total section) of Music
  
• Produce two music concerts, in the fall and spring
  
• Option to chaperone the after school Band club
  
• Work to develop students’ college readiness skills and IB learner traits as a year long advisor of 12-15 students
  
• Complete ongoing reflection and revision of curriculum based upon student data, IB Principles of Practice and New York State Regents standards
  
• Attend and support all in school & after school performances within the Arts Department
  
• Attend all after school meetings and professional development
  
• Support all of the Arts Department performances and events
  

The critical features of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in Education preferred
  
• 2+ years experience working in relevant field; experience in school environment preferred
  
• Experience teaching high school physical education
  
• Experience with the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) and/or Diploma Program (DP) is a plus
  
• Current and valid New York State Teaching License
  

Salary:

Employees at Prospect Schools are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. As a teacher, your salary is determined by both years of teaching experience and postsecondary education. The salary range for this role is from $61,500-$102,880

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