Teaching Position Open for 2011-2012 School Year
The position will remain open until filled
 
Junior High Full Time Science Position (Grades 7 and 8)
  • Candidates must have, or be eligible for, an Idaho Secondary Certification in Natural Sciences or be considered “highly qualified” to teach 7thand 8thgrade sciences in the state of Idaho.  Because the curriculum rotates every other year, candidates must be qualified to teach life, physical and earth sciences.
  • Individuals considered for this position must possess a passion for, and knowledge of, working with junior high students by creating and implementing project, problem and/or inquiry-based instruction aligned with standards and outcome-based, performance assessments. This includes providing active and rigorous experiences for all students in an inclusive environment.  
  • Candidates considered for this position must feel comfortable teaching writing through the science content (position papers, persuasive essays, etc.)
  • Individuals applying for this position must believe in collaboration beyond the content area, and must feel comfortable with individual as well as group decision making.  Candidates need to be aware there are expectations that exist outside of the regular school day (camping trips, JH events that include an Exhibition evening, Candlelight Luncheon, etc.).
ANSER Charter School may be a good fit for you if you:
  1. Flourish in a collaborative environment that deems alignment, consistency and fidelity to programs and school design integral to school and student success.
  2. Thrive in a diverse, intellectually challenging environment where reflection and improvement of professional practice are regarded as hallmarks of individual and group growth and development.
  3. Believe all children - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic status, or home language - can achieve at high levels, AND believe that the teacher must actively engage students to make that happen.
  4. Have knowledge of child cognitive, social, moral and ethical development as well as different learning styles and can implement this knowledge within a caring and collaborative community.
  5. Demonstrate competence using qualitative and quantitative data to inform instruction and to assess students' progress over time.
  6. Have the desire to work in a nontraditional, school environment.
  7. Can offer every child, no matter what ability, an opportunity to engage in an equal curriculum and allow him/her to enter that curriculum at his/her own level.
  8. Can develop and implement curriculum that is engaging, project, problem and/or inquiry-based and real world utilizing views from multiple perspectives, purposeful fieldwork, meaningful adventure and service to others.
  9. Are passionate about what ANSER has to offer staff, students and families.
About Our School:  ANSER Charter School, a public school chartered by the Boise School District, is in its twelve year of successful operation.  ANSER is named after the Latin word for goose and seeks to embody the supportive and collaborative characteristics of its namesake.   The school serves approximately 360 students K-8.  We are located in Garden City, Idaho and within the boundaries of the Boise School District.   ANSER is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school rooted in effective teaching and learning practices as a means to ensure that all students are provided a rigorous curriculum embedded with components of strong character and service learning. The curriculum is organized around learning expeditions where collaboration, cooperation, and teamwork are integral to the school design.   Active pedagogy is supported by working with teaching partners and through a school culture that practices shared and distributive leadership, reflection, deep dialogue, meaningful social interactions and aligned professional development.  Equity and high expectations for every staff member and student is fostered through project, problem and/or inquiry-based learning; a safe, respectful and orderly community; adventure; service learning, civic responsibility, and engagement of families in the life of the school. To learn more about the school and available job openings please visit   www.ansercharterschool.org or contact the Education Director at  sgregg@ansercharterschool.org
(posted 3/11/2011)
 

 

Elementary Teacher Position (Grades K-6) for the 2011-2012 school year (full time)
·         Candidates must have an Idaho Elementary Education certification.
·         Experience working with elementary aged children is desirable.
·         Candidates must be able to work collaboratively on a team and be highly flexible.
·         Experience with Guided Reading and Project Based Learning is desirable.
·         Candidates should have taken the Mathematical Thinking for Instruction course.
To learn about Idaho Arts Charter School and download an application, please visit our website at www.idahoartscharter.org
 
High School Math Teacher Position for the 2011-2012 school year (full time)
·         Candidates must have an Idaho certification in secondary math and be highly qualified to teach high school math courses.
·         Experience working with secondary aged students is desirable.
·         Candidates must be able to work collaboratively on a team and be highly flexible.
·         Experience with Project Based Learning is desirable.
·         Candidates should have taken the Mathematical Thinking for Instruction course.
To learn about Idaho Arts Charter School and download an application, please visit our website at www.idahoartscharter.org
 
Library Media Specialist Position for the 2011-2012 school year (part time)
·         Candidates must have an Idaho certification in Library Media Specialist.
·         Experience working with secondary aged students is desirable.
·         Candidates must be able to work collaboratively on a team and be highly flexible.
To learn about Idaho Arts Charter School and download an application, please visit our website at www.idahoartscharter.org
 
 
School Psychologist Position for the 2011-2012 school year (part time)
·         Candidates must have an Idaho certification in School Psychology.
·         Experience working with the Excent Tera program is desirable.
·         Candidates must be able to work collaboratively on a team and be highly flexible.
To learn about Idaho Arts Charter School and download an application, please visit our website at www.idahoartscharter.org
 
Marie McGrath
Idaho Arts Charter School
Assistant Principal
(208) 463-4324
 

(posted 3/17/2011)