Position Type

K-12 Art Engagement & Asynchronous Learning Instructor

Position Classification

Non-Exempt

Salary

The annual pay range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $50,000-$55,000.

Job Location

Hybrid - 7034 E Court St, Davison, MI 48423

Overview

Reimagine Education, LLC is a privately-owned management company for Michigan International Prep School, a publicly funded Cyber Charter School.

Philosophy

At Michigan International Prep School, we want our students to pursue what makes them different. No two people are identical, and it doesn’t make sense to treat them like they are. That’s why we create a unique learning pathway for every MIPS learner, built around their talents, interests, location, and schedule. Students are first in our school.

Position Description

Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking an educational innovator to provide instruction in our online School Of The Arts. Our K-12 Art Engagement & Async Learning Instructor will be responsible for leading our K-12 Art Clubs, and managing the following async art courses: ⅘ Exploring Art, MS Exploring Digital Art, HS Exploring Drawing & Painting (27-28 year start up). This art instructor will be the front-facing ambassador of our K-12 art program. This position is part of a pioneering team that is creating an innovative, all encompassing online Arts program that draws out creative potential in all students in the areas of Music, Art, and Theater. The position will report directly to the Director of the Arts.

Qualifications

• Possess a Michigan teaching certificate for Visual Arts Education LQ or LX .

• Bachelors degree in Visual Arts Education; Master’s degree preferred

Possess the training and skill to constructively work with young artists to develop their skill and passion for artistic creation
Minimum 5 years experience of teaching art
Online teaching experience preferred
Strong personal work ethic and ability to be productive with a flexible work schedule.
Strong engagement and culture building abilities
Creative and Entrepreneurial Mindset - to utilize art clubs as experiences to design, brand, and grow, not just supervise.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in an effective manner
Customer service oriented
Personable and positive attitude
Passion for helping families and students succeed
Ability to develop and maintain a positive, productive rapport with people from diverse backgrounds
High intrapersonal and interpersonal qualities that foster effective collaboration skills
Ability to maintain endurance while facing challenges and solving problems
Consistency with being self-motivated, self-directed and critical thinker
Ability to learn, navigate, and use various software including video-based communication platforms
Ability to quickly adapt to and use new technology
Ability to be innovative, take reasonable risks for improvement
Ability to handle times of uncertainty when needed
Technological skills, computer knowledge and ability to rapidly adapt to new technology (Chrome, Google, etc.).

Essential Duties

Serve as teacher of record for the following async courses: ⅘ Exploring Art, MS Exploring Digital Art, HS Exploring Drawing & Painting (start up 27-28)
Plan for and Lead weekly hour long art clubs for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
Develop and maintain a positive, productive rapport with parents/guardians, students, and all MIPS staff that leads to trusting relationships.
Effectively communicate with school administrators, teachers, other MIPS staff, parents and students using email, text messaging, phone, and video calls.
Effectively and consistently collaborate with MIPS staff and the families being served to improve overall academic and artistic achievement
Provide timely and accurate grading of student assignments.
Communicate effectively with students and parents when students get behind pace.
Appropriately modify curriculum, activities, and assignments when needed to meet individual student needs
Establish, maintain, and clearly communicate expectations and guidelines
Provide progress reports weekly to students and parents
Meet with parents, guardians, and home coaches as needed to identify potential obstacles to improved achievement
Maintain a detailed historical record of communication and meetings with students, parents, guardians, and home coaches
Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential digital files and records
Embrace learning of the knowledge and skills associated with new technology hardware and software
Be informed of all policies and procedures
Carry out other duties and obligations as assigned to facilitate the school’s mission, goals, standards, and education program
Employee must honor written Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
Employee must be able to stand for a minimum of 30 minutes at a time
Employee must be able to lift 25lbs able to sit in chair for long intervals

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit a completed application, cover letter, resume, and three professional artifacts demonstrating evidence of above qualifications.

Reimagine Education, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is subject to Reimagine Education, LLC policy, rules, and regulations. As Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, It is the policy of the Michigan International Prep School and Reimagine Education, LLC that no person shall on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation and be denied the benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under program or activity and in employment, further Reimagine Education, LLC strictly adheres to the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination.

Benefits

● 401(k)
● Dental insurance
● Health insurance
● Life insurance
● Vision insurance