Middle School Art Teacher Middle School Art Teacher About APR: Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School (APR) is a free, public school offering a rigorous college preparatory program to 525 students in 5th through 12th grade. For 21 years, APR has been committed to serving students of Boston our students come primarily from Mattapan, Roxbury, Dorchester, and Hyde Park with the goal of closing the opportunity and achievement gap. We operate as an integrated middle and high school and provide extensive college placement and alumni supports, and our work is grounded in the belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels. APR is guided by three foundational principles: Foster StudentAgency. Our mission is to empower the range of learners in our building, many of whom are underachieving and/or school dependent. Our goal is that our graduates are independent learners with strong intellective capacity to tackle any challenge and pursue every opportunity. Fight for Equity. We are united in our belief in equity. As a society we have the responsibility to educate all children, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, ability, or sexuality. Each day we work to eliminate gaps in opportunity and achievement, to teach children to be accepting of others, to be advocates for themselves, and to be agents of change. Live our Values. Our learning environment is built and sustained every day by adults in order to achieve our vision of equity for students. All of us live our values: Kaizen (continual improvement), Gambatte (perseverance), Purpose, Respect, Integrity, Daring, and Excellence KG PRIDE. Our students: * 11% of our students are English Learners * 25% of our students are supported by an IEP * To date, 100% of our high school students have passed MCAS * To date, 70% of our alumni have graduated from college, as compared to less than 15% of their demographic peers nation-wide. We believe that exceptional student outcomes are the result of excellent teaching and teamwork. Teachers who thrive at APR are driven, passionate educators who love kids and their content. They are dedicated to their craft, embrace feedback, and constantly push themselves and their peers to continually learn and grow. This position will perform a variety of responsibilities, including (but not limited to): Essential Functions and Responsibilities* Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Assessment * Designing and implementing engaging, standards-aligned visual arts classes * Creating a classroom with a strong culture of achievement that promotes student engagement and investment * Collaborating with colleagues to deliver instruction to meet the individual needs of students * Teaching 4-5 classes per day Partnering with Students and Families * Mentoring 8-15 students, through regular advisory meetings * Communicating weekly with students, families, and leadership around academic and behavioral issues * Attending occasional after-school events Living our Values * Embodying our belief that all students can achieve * Acting as a team to advance APRs mission * Committing to continual personal and organizational growth * Tenaciously fostering the learning of every student * Embracing diversity and the goals of equity and inclusion Qualifications * A Bachelors degree is required; a Masters degree is preferred; * A minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required; * An unwavering commitment to and belief in APRs mission, including our values and educational model; * A commitment to working with underserved youth in Boston; * The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment; * The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and * An entrepreneurial spirit that reflects an openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in developing new ideas & programs. Compensation APR provides a competitive compensation package that includes benefits and is commensurate with experience. APR is committed to a diverse workplace. For more information, please visit our website at www.pacrim.org APR is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law (protected class status). *External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.