Overview
At BAHS, we are looking for teachers who are passionate about their academic discipline and personally driven by the academic achievement of their students. Ascend teachers hold exceptionally high intellectual expectations of their students and create a culture of joyful academic discovery in their rooms. Their aim is to ignite intellectual curiosity in their students and build their academic knowledge and confidence in preparation for four-year colleges.
We are passionate about performing arts teachers who are fired up about their lessons—who want to spend their time discussing, preparing, and immersing themselves in the rich content they teach.
Our teachers know that a strong culture that respects and motivates students relies on excellent academic teaching in every room.
Responsibilities
The performing arts teacher will develop an innovative performing arts curriculum bridging our liberal arts approach to teach engaging lessons that promote student voice and autonomy. Additionally, the high school performing arts teacher will:
- Use formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards
- Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing restorative practices.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with students and families
- Staff and Reporting Relationships
The performing arts teacher reports to the department head and works closely with the school’s culture team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree and certification preferred but not required
- Two years of teaching experience, preferably in an urban school setting and in the subject to be taught
- A record of producing strong student achievement gains, as evidenced by test score outcomes
- The ability to create a classroom environment where students are academically engaged and challenged and feel safe and supported
- Passion and commitment to urban education and our goal of closing the achievement gap
- An entrepreneurial, flexible mindset, with experience in start-up or founding environments preferred