Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

American Youth Academy is an Islamic-based private school located in Tampa, Florida, one of the fastest-growing communities in the entire country. AYA was established in 1992 and currently serves 750 students grades pre-K through 12, increasing every year. One of AYA's top priorities is to create an environment and structure that allows all students to engage in experiences that prepare them for the future. As enrollment continues to grow, we are looking for additional staff and administrators to join our team to help us with our next step into the future.

How We Work

We believe in the power of leadership and the importance of team dynamics - not only do we cultivate that in others, but we are incredibly attentive to it within our team. We bring a unique blend of technical and adaptive approaches to how we develop others. We are highly collaborative as a team while being able to lead work independently. We are committed to our growth, reflection, and continuous improvement- we seek out feedback frequently from each other and our school leaders and make the necessary changes to continue to grow and learn.

Job Type: Full-Time, 12 months.

Candidate Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university/Master’s Degree Preferred

Knowledge of Nasheed - Islamic Naats

3 years of successful field experience

Solid working knowledge of the concepts, activities, and techniques related to teaching performing art at the required level

Strong foundation in classroom management

Job Goal

A teacher is the primary instructional delivery person in the classroom. Student achievement and growth are primarily dependent on the work and efforts of the teacher. The position is demanding, varied and complex. The teacher must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be well-trained in content knowledge and teaching strategies. To be successful as an art teacher, you should be able to encourage creativity and self-expression among students.

Performing Art Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art. The Art Teacher has decision-making responsibilities within the essential job functions, in keeping with school policies.

Must be innovative.

Must have knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities in the area of music, art, and drama.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to design, plan and implement a new fine arts program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Must be able to work collaboratively with grade-level teachers.

Evaluate student achievement and adjust instruction accordingly.

Teach a variety of vastly different skills in the area of music, art, and drama.

Organize and maintain an inventory of equipment, music curriculum, and supplies and materials.

Plan classes and appropriate assignments according to course requirements.

Plans for instruction with logically sequenced objectives, based on knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history.

Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art

Foster an atmosphere conducive to the intellectual, social, and emotional development of students.

Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment

Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize the time required for distribution and collection

Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understanding.

Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community.