Summary
Description
School Overview
Athlos Academy of St. Cloud is a public, tuition-free K-8 charter school. Our school offers a unique approach that empowers students to live fulfilling, responsible, and successful lives by building on our three foundational pillars: Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. Athlos students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as a broad knowledge base and healthy lifestyle habits. Our school culture celebrates high academic achievement, fosters individual growth in fitness and Performance Character, and promotes regular family engagement.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
- Experience: Classroom experience preferred
- Certification: Valid MN teacher certification or willingness to obtain
Responsibilities and Duties
• Teaches art to elementary and middle school students
• Plans, prepares and delivers art lessons that engage students and provides growth.
• Ensures student growth and achievement in accordance with grade level.
• Models the Athlos culture.
• Responsible for tracking student attendance, behavioral issues and classroom events.
• Participates in regular professional development.
• Communicates with parent/guardians and the community professionally.
• Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.
• Participates in the school's professional learning community to enhance learning objectives.
• Meets professional obligations by honoring schedules and deadlines.
• Collaborates with regular classroom teachers; cross-content lessons are encouraged
• Any other assigned duties.
Characteristics of a Successful Candidate
- Passion for art
- Creative
- Dependable
- Growth mindset
- Reflective practitioner
- Innovative
- Creative problem solver
- Willing to take risks
- Effective at time management
- Excellent organization, inter-personal, and communication skills
- Able to build and support a culture of trust and collaboration
- Willing to plan and work collaboratively with a team
- Seeks out professional learning
- Knowledge of state and national standards
- Knowledge of best practices and a willingness to continue to learn and try new strategies
- Knowledge of standards-based grading, student-led conferences, active teaching strategies, and effective classroom management strategies.
To Apply: Submit Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 letters of Recommendation to khill@athlosstcloud.org