Elementary Teacher

Who We Are:

Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts (RioGAFA) is a new free, public charter school that educates students through an arts-integration curriculum that promotes critical and creative thinking and supports all K-12 students in achieving grade-level standards. Located on Albuquerque's Westside, we are currently offering grades K-2, and 6-7, with the goal of adding two grade levels yearly until we are K-12. Through our vision and collaboration with home, school, and the community, every RioGAFA student will be well prepared for the demands of the 21st Century with the ability to:

• Inquire – Think Curiously,
• Imagine – Think Beyond,
• Innovate – Think Creatively,
• Inspire – Influence Excellence.

We are looking for enthusiastic professionals who enjoy creative, "out of the box" teaching methods and are dedicated to working within our community.

What We're Looking for:

• High-capacity, energetic individuals who believe that all students deserve rigorous academics and arts education.
• A passionate educator committed to upholding our mission and vision for arts integration and arts enhancement.
• A growth mindset thinker who is open to feedback, coaching, and continually striving to improve their practice.
• A determined and driven supporter of equitable outcomes.
• An enthusiastic team player who actively contributes and collaborates towards a common goal.
• An authentic, nurturing educator striving to serve and ensure high expectations for all students.
• Have experience or willingness to work in an urban public school setting

What You'll Do:

As a RioGAFA teacher, you will plan, organize, and implement our arts-integrated education program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Specific responsibilities shall include:

• Share passion for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and the arts with students.
• Receive mentorship, coaching, and professional development from school leadership with a growth mindset.
• Receive mentorship, coaching, and professional development from school leadership with a growth mindset.
• Plan and implement arts-integrated curricula and activities that meet all students' individual needs and abilities.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.
• Assign and score classwork and assessments.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development as required by laws and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules, routines, and procedures.
• Develop meaningful relationships with students and families that inspire a love of learning and lead to exceptional academic gains.
• Communicate to students and parents/guardians the instructional expectations and student progress.
• Actively participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school year.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities, including staff meetings, Professional Learning Communities, and staff development activities as required or assigned.
• Ensure that the classroom and/or instructional environment are attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning.
• Maintain confidentiality of information as school policy requires, including all students' records, grades, performance, and other related matters.
• Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards as expected of all personnel.
• Guides student transitions and supports student-led conferences.
• Maintain a valid New Mexico professional teaching license and be responsible for your license renewal.
• Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the Director(s).

What We Provide:

• Work in a community-oriented environment.
• Ongoing professional developments
• Weekly individualized observations and coaching sessions
• Growth opportunities where through coaching, outstanding teachers can move into leadership positions
• Small Class Sizes
• Competitive Salaries based on NM 3 tiered salary schedule
• Paid leave
• New Mexico Public Schools Insurance and Retirement

Qualifications:

By the time employment begins, all teachers must provide evidence of holding a valid New Mexico teaching license with the correct grade level and content endorsement. Applicants that have a bachelor's and are enrolled in the alternative licensure program WILL be considered.

We are looking for candidates that begin employment immediately.

RioGAFA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Hiring is conditional upon cleared FBI background check and verification of all licensure requirements.

Compensation:

Salary Range*: Based on NM's Three Tiered Salary Schedule - depending on experience and licensure level.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,777.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person