Friendship Public Charter School is hiring: Art (Instrumental, Photography, Grap

Friendship continues to develop this learning approach by combining the creative process of Reggio with our rigorous early-education curriculum, which incorporates culturally responsive learning tools and new technology into every classroom.Guided by a community of seasoned and supportive teachers, Armstrong students build strong foundations in mathematics, science, social studies, English, and language arts while developing the skills essential to high achievement such as hard work, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork.Equally important, Armstrongs on-campus Parent Center ensures that our most valuable learning partners our parents are consistent figures in our classrooms and at extended-learning and after-school events.Overview:By completing an application, you have applied to be considered for anticipated vacancies in the 2024-2025 school year. Please note that our formal interview process will begin January 2024 contingent on our confirmed vacancies. Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington, DC., Friendship serves over 4,800 students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually. Please see the available salary scales: FPCS CompensationResponsibilities:Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students intellectual, social and emotional development.Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons and high-quality assessments that align to Friendships curriculum and standards.Incorporate into lessons creative, hands-on learning experiences that broaden students exposure and interests, help foster student ingenuity and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.Provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards and honors students achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.Communicate to students to understand their talents, interests and needs and to convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations.Communicate regularly with families to identify students talents, interests and needs and update parents regarding students achievements and progress.Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions and professional learning designed to enhance students learning experience and increase student achievement.Professional background in one or more of the following types of ArtInstrumental MusicPhotographyGraphics ArtsTechnical DesignTheatre ProductionQualifications:Bachelors degree from an accredited universityThree years of teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Masters degreeUndergraduate GPA of 3.0 and aboveEvidence of ongoing professional development and/or continuing educationPraxis Information:For upcoming Praxis test date please visit the website at www.ets.org/praxisFor HQ requirements visit http://osse.dc.govFPCSs policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws.