Immediate Opening 2024-25 Enrichment Teacher-Performing Arts (Bridgeport) - Achievement First (Teaching)

School Year: 2024-25

Immediate Opening: 

Teaching at Achievement First: 

Achievement First invites passionate art educators to apply for the position of Performing Arts Teacher. Teaching at Achievement First is an ideal position for an arts educator who is a master of their craft, believes that all children are artists at heart and possesses a deep passion and skill for art instruction.

Here, you will be the driver of performing art instruction and culture as students fall in love with art and the artistic process through the discovery and development of their artistic talents. You will be a champion for the arts who believes that all students are capable of great artistic expression and achievement. You will be a demander of excellence for yourself and your students as an arts educator who creates a vibrant artistic community where students have the type of powerful school experience that fosters their best and most thoughtful work. 

Responsibilities of Achievement First Performing Arts Teachers will include but are not limited to:  

Outstanding artistic achievement and personal development  

• Create a joyful arts culture in which students, staff and families develop a love for art and the artistic process.
• Develop a culture of artistic and creative expression through inquiry based teaching and learning in which students engage in deep conceptual creation of art.
• Design and implement unit and lesson plans based on Achievement First Performing Art Curricular Resources which foster creative self-expression and the sequential development of artistic skill across multiple years of study.
• Build a schoolwide artistic community by partnering with families and staff to facilitate children's artistic personal development and celebrate artistic and creative achievement.  
• Exemplify AF's core values in all interactions with students, families and colleagues. 

Professional learning, development and growth 

• Collaborate with art teachers across the organization to build a world-class art program.
• Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills. 
• Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.
• Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities. 

Skills and Characteristics 

• Practicing artist who continues to nurture their own passion for art and artistic creation.
• Possesses an art or art education portfolio that showcases your skills and passion for art and artistic learning.
• Strong art instruction and classroom management skills. 
• High level of personal organization and planning. 
• Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude.
• Strong belief in the Achievement First mission, core values, and educational model.

Two years of teaching experience preferred with a proven record of high student achievement. 

• • Bachelor's degree in the performing arts (Dance, Music, Theater etc.) or Dance, Music or Theater Education 
  • • Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master's degree preferred. 
  • If your GPA is between 2.75 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered.
• Connecticut certified or in process of obtaining a certification.
  • CT: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&q=321230

Compensation & Benefits

• Employees at Achievement First 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. Teachers' salaries range from $50,600-$89,989, based on lead teaching experience.
• As a regular full time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid Family Leave.