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Posted: 19-Apr-22
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Position Summary
William Penn Charter School is a Quaker, coeducational, pre-K-12 independent, day school in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1689 by William Penn and members of the Religious Society of Friends, Penn Charter is a community guided by Quaker testimonies and the central belief that there is "that of God" in every person. A school community that honors difference, Penn Charter seeks to be a place where diversity is understood, represented and valued. Our curriculum embraces a plurality of cultures and celebrates an array of voices, instilling in us a deeper understanding and empathy for individuals in this community and the world.
As our mission states, we value scholarship and inquiry. With excellence as our standard, we challenge students in a vigorous program of academics, arts and athletics. Through global connections, civic engagement and a focus on environmental sustainability, we inspire students to be thinkers, collaborators, innovators and leaders. We educate students to live lives that make a difference.
William Penn Charter School seeks a full time Middle & Upper School Visual Art & Design Teacher to begin in the 2022-2023 academic year. Successful candidates must embrace student-centered pedagogy and technology use in the classroom, model curiosity and a desire for professional growth, and exhibit a desire to build positive and meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, administrators, and parents in a manner consistent with the School's mission. Familiarity with the principles and practices of Quakerism and Quaker education is highly desirable. Additionally, teachers have access to a plethora of professional development opportunities via the PC Teaching and Learning Center.
Essential Functions
- Demonstrating a willingness to collaborate regularly with members of the Visual Arts & Design department
- Demonstrating practices that directly reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of service to Penn Charter
- Teaching 6th & 8th grade Visual Art courses as well as two Upper School digital art courses per semester (ex. Graphic Design and Animation)
- Serving as an advisor to a small group of students
- Participating in a co-curricular activity such as coaching, clubs, assisting with a theatrical performance or community service
- Attending meetings, proctor recess and lunch duties according to a rotational schedule and report grades and write comments according to predetermined dates on the school calendar
- Consistently use the assignment feature of the HUB (Penn Charter's learning management system) to post homework and dates of assessments and maintain an updated gradebook also in the HUB
- Maintaining a growth mindset and actively participate in faculty professional development and supervision, including observations and feedback conversations, with support from the assistant head of school, division director, and department chair
- Regularly reviewing and updating curriculum maps in partnership with visual art and design teacher colleagues, the department chair, the division director and the assistant head of school
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, Division Director, or their designee such as occasionally proctoring study halls and chaperoning school events
Competencies
- Strong technical skills and subject matter expertise
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Google & Microsoft Office software
- Ability to multi-task & prioritize work
Physical demands
- Intermittent or prolonged periods of sitting and standing
- Ability to lift approximately 20 pounds
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions
Required education and experience
- Previous experience teaching Visual Art & Design classes
- Experience designing and teaching project-based, student-centered curriculum
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Arts, Animation or in a similar field
- Experience in illustration, graphic design, as well as 2D and 3D animation
Preferred education and experience
- Familiarity with the principles and practices of Quakerism and Quaker education
- Previous experience teaching online or in a concurrent classroom model would be a plus
- Teacher Certification (preferred, but not required)
- Master’s Degree in a related educational field
Salary and benefits
William Penn Charter School offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. William Penn Charter School is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
We will review application materials as they are submitted and interview candidates on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.
Prior to hiring, we ask all potential employees to be vaccinated and protected from the life-threatening impact of COVID 19. At Penn Charter we have supported our community's efforts to eradicate the spread of COVID 19 by facilitating access to Covid-19 vaccinations for all current employees and eligible students.
William Penn Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.