SUMMER ARTS FOR LEARNING ACADEMY (SALA)

ESOL Teacher

Reports to: Site Director, Summer Arts for Learning Academy

About the Summer Arts for Learning Academy:

Baltimore City Schools’ Summer Arts for Learning Academy (SALA), operated by Arts for Learning Maryland, offers students an opportunity to imagine, create, and express who they are through the arts. This is an action-packed, full-day, five-week program (Monday - Thursday) that introduces students to a wide variety of art forms —from illustration and spoken word to percussion, drama, and dance— which gives students a chance to work alongside students from across the city and be taught by professional Artists. Students’ work is celebrated through a student showcase on the final day of the program. Arts for Learning Maryland will host ten Academy sites throughout the city, locations TBD.

Mission and Core Values:

The mission of Arts for Learning Maryland’s Summer Arts for Learning Academy (SALA) is to provide students with an opportunity to spend summer learning from the best Teachers and Teaching Artists our state has to offer. Through a dynamic, creative, and supportive environment, students will explore math and literacy in a unique arts-integrated environment that allows them to develop socially and emotionally, expands their personal creative process, introduces them to different art forms taught by professional Artists, and allows them to experience math and literacy content from a different lens.

We…

believe unwaveringly that ALL students can achieve high standards in and through the arts.provide opportunities for students to develop powerfully articulate voices through art forms and honor their creative processes along the way.create safe, brave learning environments for students to grow, make mistakes, and contribute to the community.collaborate and reflect by learning from and with each other at every step of the process, cultivating positive relationships between all ages.encourage the development of critical thinking, problem solving, inquiry, imagination, and creativity, and provide multiple ways for students to demonstrate knowledge and mastery.learn about, honor, and leverage the cultural knowledge, experiences, and frames of reference of our students and community to make learning more relevant and effective.ensure that our students are known, loved, supported, celebrated, and valued.SALA ESOL Teacher

Job Description

The SALA ESOL Teacher is key to ensuring all ELL students receive a meaningful learning experience in a unique and creative learning environment. ESOL Teachers work hand in hand with SALA staff at their site to support ELL students within the Summer Arts for Learning Academy program. ESOL Teachers are expected to provide support both through one-on-one interactions with students and through full classroom support. ESOL Teachers are responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to students and will support educators in meeting goals for specific students. ESOL Teachers should have knowledge of and a sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of ELL students. In addition to serving specific students, ESOL Teachers are expected to support all ELL students regardless of whether or not they receive ESOL services during the school year.

ESOL Teachers Must Have:

Classroom experience within ESOL settings.A local or international certification in ESOL and/or ESL. A passion for students: an ability to build meaningful relationships and a desire to “go above and beyond” to ensure each student’s success.A strong desire to fully integrate into a non-traditional learning environment where flexibility is strongly valued and where new and innovative ideas are not only cultivated but expected from all staff.Knowledge of federal laws protecting the educational services for students with disabilities.Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.An ability to attend and engage in all required trainings and program dates. A willingness to use either the school office landline or their personal cell phone (number blocking is acceptable) to contact parents as needed.An ability to create inclusive environments where all students’ unique gifts and talents are discovered and cultivated and where students’ identities (racial, cultural, social, gender, etc.) are acknowledged, affirmed, and reflected around them. An ability to examine biases and an understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and its impact on policies and practices, especially related to the administration of public education.A commitment to seeing families as partners in education and communicating with them regularly.

Please note, staff working in SALA will need to be able to stand, walk, and be active throughout the entire duration of the program day. They will need to be able to keep up with and supervise students within and outside the classroom, for example, during Fitness and Fun time and field trips. Staff will also need to be able to lift up to 20lbs on occasion when setting up and breaking down classroom and/or preparing for performances and other events. Bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs are also frequently needed during SALA.

Job Responsibilities:

Support and supervise students during arrival and dismissal.Work in partnership with the classroom teachers to:Address all aspects of communication through appropriate instruction that develops each student’s ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the appropriate content area by maintaining the accommodations they need to be successful.Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students.Support instruction based on the needs of the students and Teachers.Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities. Work with other professionals, such as Paras, Classroom Teachers, and Teaching Artists. Assist Classroom Teachers with maintaining student records.Regularly communicate with Teachers and Special Educators so that students' needs are being met through a cohesive team strategy.Work with families of ELL students to ensure ongoing communication and instructional support systems.Coordinate instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff both school and non school-based, as required to maximize learning opportunities.Build relationships with students, staff, and parents and create a positive, supportive community within the classroom and site.Attend all professional development and planning meetings as instructed by the Site Director.Complete or oversee the completion of all required paperwork as assigned by the Site Director including student attendance records, student pre and post surveys or assessments, student observation rubrics, student progress reports, etc.Engage parents, guardians, and families effectively, including responding to family inquiries in a timely manner, and contacting parents/guardians to provide progress updates, share challenges or address disciplinary concerns. Assist with the preparation and planning of the final student culminating showcase.Submit verbal and written reports as required.Assist with the administration of student program evaluations when needed.Support with SALAbrations and/or field trips on Thursdays. All other duties as assigned.

Required Dates, Times, and Working Hours:

SALA ESOL Teachers must be able to commit to attending program and training days, including PD week shortly before program launch, and spring PD dates that will occur March-June. Specific dates and deadlines will be provided in a timely manner and all training is paid.

SALA Program Dates: For all Baltimore sites, the program will run Monday through Thursday for a 5 week period of time. Program hours for students are 8:30 am (Breakfast) to 3:00 pm. ESOL Teachers time commitment: 7 hours a day (8:30am - 3:30pm)Weekly Meetings and Planning Time: One 30-minute staff meeting per week (days/times TBD by Site Directors); Planning time (vertical and co-planning): 2 hours a week (more information on this during Spring PD). These meetings are required and paid.

Compensation:

The SALA ESOL Teacher position is a temporary, non-exempt position and is not eligible for employee benefits. This position is eligible for time-off in the form of Sick & Safe LeaveESOL Teachers will be paid at an hourly rate of $50.ALL positions will be paid at the hourly rate of $25 for all professional development sessions and training.

Time Off:

Grant and special-funded staff, hired for short-term assignments, internships, and as temporary project-based staff, are not eligible to accrue PTO, however Sick and Safe leave is available to these employees. Sick and Safe Leave is accrued at a rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked and begins accruing on day one of employment. Employees may use the leave in increments of 1 hour or greater. Employees will be paid at their current regular rate for each accrued Sick and Safe Leave hour used.

Employees who have questions about Sick and Safe Leave, including (i) their eligibility for Sick and Safe Leave; (ii) when Sick and Safe Leave may be used; and (iii) the amount of available Sick and Safe Leave should promptly contact the People Operations Department (pops@artsforlearningmd.org)

To apply:

For consideration, apply online at: www.artsforlearningmd.org/programs/summer-arts-academy/work-with-us/

Arts for Learning Maryland (formerly Young Audiences of Maryland) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability. All qualified applications will be given equal opportunity.