Job Abstract

Opportunity:

Propel seeks an experienced Creative Arts Classroom Advisor to join our amazing team at Propel Schools. If you are resilient, hard-working, team-oriented, open to feedback, have grit, and are willing to do whatever it takes to close the achievement gap for children impacted by poverty and race, then we invite you to consider a career with Propel Schools.

Propel schools operate with an extended school year to increase learning time and opportunities for our scholars. We have 190 instructional days (10 more than traditional school districts) and 8 professional development days to better support our staff for a total of 200 work days annually.

• Compensation: Propel provides a competitive salary for teachers. Based on relevant prior work experience, our salary range for this role is $31,000 - $40,000.
• Relocation Allowance: A relocation allowance for new hires moving to the area from 60 miles away or further.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individual employees and families.
• Retirement: New hires participate in a 403(b); Propel contributes 5% automatically and matches up to 4%. This increases after 5 years.
• Paid Leave: In addition to 2 paid Wellness days annually, all Creative Arts Advisors receive 5 sick days and 9 Personal Days.
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually upon completion of course and receipt of grades for coursework that meets our eligibility requirements.
• Wellness Benefit: Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities including Gym Memberships, health programs, etc. Additionally, staff have the ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year.
• Professional Development: At Propel, we believe in supporting growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for staff. All Creative Arts Advisors receive 8 Professional Development days annually.
• Leadership & Career Development: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Propel, both in and outside of the classroom. If you are interested in receiving your teacher certification, we have two available pathways through our in-house Teacher Residency Program. For candidates without a bachelor’s degree, we offer support to attain your degree and receive a teacher certification. For candidates with a bachelor’s degree, we have an in-house residency program to complete qualifications for teacher certification.

The CCA will work directly in the classroom on a daily basis with the artist, providing classroom management, and assisting in activities. Since the CCA stays in the same building throughout the year, s/he should be able to adapt to a different artist group every six to twelve weeks.

The CCA is able to assist the visiting artist with lesson plans and provide guidance in a subject matter s/he is not familiar with. The CCA finds possible ways that the arts can be integrated with other areas of the curriculum.

The CCA should have strong classroom management skills and know different behavior intervention methods. S/he should have been trained on the behavior management program that the school utilizes. The CCA is able to help the artist to understand how the behavior methods are used.

The CCA will work with visiting artists on grading each student. He will work with the artist to use the rubric created for CreativeArts classes to ensure grading is done fairly.

The CCA will facilitate collaboration meetings between visiting artists, teaching artists, art teacher and music teacher.

The CCA should have experience working in the classroom with students and have an interest in the arts. Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree is preferred.

Essential Mindsets

• Own It. Our teachers are instructional experts who hold high expectations for themselves and their scholars. We work hard, set goals, and take responsibility for our scholars' learning.
• Walk Through the Door. Our teachers are professional with their scholars, families, and colleagues. We show up on time with a positive mindset and never give up on what’s possible for our scholars.
• Look in the Mirror. Our teachers value feedback and work to continuously improve for our scholars. Our staff is accountable, dedicated and honest.
• Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated. Our teachers are culturally competent. In all interactions they are courteous, engaged and empathetic.
• Do Your Part. Our teachers are relationship builders. We make connections with our scholars, our families, our colleagues and our community and realize that education is a team effort.

Qualifications and Qualities

• The CreativeArts Classroom Advisor should be an advocate for the arts in the school.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is imperative.
• Ability to give and receive positive feedback. A growth-mindset approach is expected.

Requirements:

• TB Test
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance
• Act 114 FBI Clearance
• Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure
• Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Disclosure

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Organization:

Propel Schools is the largest network of public charter schools in Allegheny County consisting of 12 schools and approximately 4,000 scholars. Our mission is to provide high-quality schools to underserved communities. Each of our schools provide a rigorous academic environment and small class sizes where educators focus on providing each scholar with support and individualized attention. With one of the top starting teacher salaries in Allegheny County, a customizable benefits package and extraordinary career and professional development opportunities, Propel Schools is one of the area’s premier education organizations.