Middle School Literature Teacher

Parker Performing Arts School

Contract type
Full-Time
Closing date
Aug 01, 2025 12:00 AM
Location
Parker Performing Arts School
Salary
40,000 - 85,000

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conducts an organized and professional classroom.
  • Develops and implements curriculum according to the curriculum guidelines of PPA and the state of Colorado.
  • Implements curriculum within the timeframe given by PPA and the state of Colorado.
  • Further develops curriculum and maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students.
  • Demonstrates exceptional instructional delivery.
  • Collaborates with other faculty in delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of all students.
  • Models and fosters independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning.
  • Shows empathy and understanding of students.
  • Develops, with parents and students, a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity.
  • Assesses student performance frequently and objectively.
  • Facilitates resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents.
  • Promotes accountability for students.
  • Communicates consistently and effectively with students and parents.
  • Serves in Advisory role in a manner consistent with PPA’s policies and procedures.
  • Continues intellectual and professional development.
  • Follows policies established by the PPA Board of Directors and administration.
  • Participates in and contributes to programs and activities that enhance PPA outside of instructional hours, such as extracurricular activities, leadership positions, and/or enrollment process.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • B.A/B.S, or higher, required in the specific content area (e.g. B.A. in History or related field when applying for a Social Studies position).
  • Must meet the requirements of a Highly Qualified teacher as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
  • Expert-level written and oral communication skills.
  • Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively.
  • Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous successful teaching experience.
  • Experience in and knowledge of charter schools.
  • Passion for the arts in education.
  • Experience with using technology in the classroom.

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