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High School Visual Arts Teacher

2 months ago

Chicago, United States DAYSTAR ACADEMY Full time

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Health insurance

Daystar Academy, an IB continuum school in the city of Chicago, serves students in primary, middle school and high school. We are looking for a highly qualified, justice-minded high school teacher for grades 9-12 for the 2024-2025 school year.

**This full-time position could include teaching**:

- 11th and 12th grade IB Diploma Program (DP) Visual Arts course and/or DP Film course
- 9th and 10th grade IB Middle Years Program (MYP) Visual Arts and/or Design courses

**Why Daystar Academy?**
- Compelling Mission: Empower students to positively impact the world through a faith-based, culturally-engaged, globally-minded education.
- World Class Location: Based in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago near the bustling Loop city center and world-renowned institutions such as the Art Institute, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium.
- Legacy of Excellence: Teach at a school with a reputation for academic excellence, spiritual dedication, and commitment to diversity.
- Vibrant, Diverse Community: Engage with a supportive community of parents, staff, and students who represent and embrace all the diversity Chicago has to offer.
- Supportive Environment: Benefit from a dedicated staff, care for your well-being, and professional development opportunities.

**The minimum qualifications for this position**:

- While we welcome global applicants, we can currently only accept international applicants already paired with a Visa organization
- Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field
- Teaching Certification
- Experience with inquiry-based teaching and learning
- Experience with and value of culturally-responsive pedagogy
- Growth mindset about teaching and learning
- Commitment to Daystar’s Statement of Faith and to teaching at a Christian school
- Commitment to the faith development of Daystar students Knowledge of and/or experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) and/or IB Diploma Program (DP) would be a plus

**High School lead teacher job summary**:
**Essential Job Functions Relative to role as High School Lead Teacher**:

- Provide a safe learning environment based on Daystar Distinctives, Responsive Classroom practices, and Daystar’s faith development strands
- When designing the learning space, comply with Visual Markers of a Daystar Classroom
- Take appropriate initiative and display a growth mindset, creating and regularly reflecting on individual pedagogical goals
- Submit unit plans and weekly lesson plans as prescribed by supervisor
- Maintain records related to student growth and achievement, supporting and extending as needed
- Maintain student work samples, including teacher feedback and assessment, and encourage students to reflect on their work and their progress throughout the year
- Provide assessment feedback to students and parents in a timely manner, updating Toddle regularly
- Update Toddle platform (portfolio) regularly with classroom and/or student highlights
- Collaborate with other teachers to plan and implement MYP Interdisciplinary units
- Develop learning excursions and/or invite special guests to deepen class curriculum, helping work towards the yearly goal of 12-15 learning excursions per grade
- Demonstrate and insist on respectful use of class materials and the school environment
- Professionally collaborate with teachers and staff members to ensure consistency and continuity throughout the school
- Supervise students and generally assist as assigned
- Attend and participate in all required parent-facing events (ie, parent-teacher conferences, showcase nights, etc.)

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