Director of Development WVSA, a non-profit arts and education organization (including
its School for Arts in Learning, PCS and its ARTiculate
employment training program), is seeking a Director of
Development. Along with a passion for the arts and education,
ideal candidates should have a desire to work for an
organization that provides unique learning environments
for students
of all abilities but especially for those students with
special talents, special skills and special needs who
learn differently. The incumbent, working in conjunction
with
the President/CEO, will be responsible for meeting the
Development Department’s annual revenue goals through
the formulation and execution of both strategic and tactical
development plans that are oriented to establishing new,
and enhancing or maintaining existing funding sources
in the following areas: - Annual Fund
- Grant Acquisition
- Foundation Gifts/Grants
- Corporate Gifts
- Workplace Giving/10 block radius and more
- Planned Giving
- Special Event Fundraising (gallery /Top of Art, etc) Qualified candidates must be multifaceted professionals who possess comprehensive
development and fundraising experience and who will embrace the prospect of working
within an entrepreneurial Charter School and Arts Non-Profit environment. In
addition to being a leader with visionary qualities, this individual will have
significant responsibility for formulating and implementing development strategies,
policies and programs for WVSA. Interested candidates are encouraged to send
a cover letter including salary requirements, fundraising experience including
funds raised, availability, and a detailed resume to WVSA arts connection, Attn:
Human Resources/Development, 1100 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 or by
email to hr@wvsarts.org. For more information on WVSA, please visit the website:
www.wvsarts.org.
WVSA offers a competitive salary and rewarding experiences in equipping Metropolitan
D.C. youths with educational and employment skills through arts integrated programs.
WVSA is an equal opportunity employer.
Teachers
Are
you a highly qualified teacher who thinks "outside the box"?
The School for Arts In Learning (SAIL) Public Charter School
in downtown Washington, DC is recruiting classroom teachers
for Kindergarten through 6th grade for the 2007-08 school
year. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of classroom
experience, Master’s level and Special Education concentration
preferred. All candidates must have a passion for the arts
and experience working with students with special needs and
who learn differently. SAIL offers a competitive salary and
benefits package.
Please submit a cover letter and resume (indicating where
you saw this posting) to the Human Resources Department,
School for Arts In Learning (SAIL) PCS, 1100 16th Street,
NW, Washington, DC 20036, or via fax 202-261-0200, or via
email to hr@wvsarts.org - Please also check out our website
for more school information: www.wvsarts.org
Do YOU possess:
• At least two years of successful teaching experience in language
arts mathematics and other core subjects
• A passion for the arts demonstrated in multiple ways
• Knowledge and familiarity with urban schools and positive
behavior support systems
• Preferred background in working with students with special
needs and students who learn differently
• Strong undergraduate/graduate record
• A firm grasp of grade-appropriate material and instructional
strategies
• Focus on student achievement results and an analytical view
of student progress toward standards
• A passion for teaching and connecting with students
• A desire to work as a team player and interact professionally
with other teachers, staff, parents and community members
• A commitment to classroom and school promoting academics,
character, leadership and continuous learning
• Maturity and personal stability sufficient for a demanding
teaching position
•
Fulfillment of the NCLB “highly qualified” requirements
(see http://www.ed.gov/admins/tchrqual/learn/hqt/edlite-slide010.html)
Expectations for Teachers and Teaching Assistants:
Academic
Both teachers will lead reading, writing and literature,
math, social studies and science groups utilizing an
arts-infused approach. The teachers must be able to differentiate
instruction
for varying student needs, create and use assessments
to measure student progress, and ensure remediation or
enrichment
for students as needed. SAIL's Literacy curriculum is
the Harcourt Trophies series. The current math curriculum
is
the Saxon Math series and Core Knowledge fuels the social
studies and science curriculum. All teachers are expected
to participate in school-wide committees, faculty meetings
and other school related meetings.
Learning Community
Teachers will collaborate to create a provocative learning
environment that encourages curiosity and a sense of
awe and wonderment. Faculty will meet in grade-level
teams
to plan curriculum, collaborate and celebrate student
growth. The SAIL learning community attends professional
development
and training as a reflective practitioner working toward
improving student achievement.
EOE
and Affirmative Action
This organization provides equal employment opportunity
to all persons without regard to race, color, religion,
disability,
gender or sexual orientation, age, or national
origin, and promotes the full implementation of this
policy through
a
positive, continuing program of affirmative action.
Through this program of affirmative action, this organization
strives for a staff that reflects the diversity
of the
society
in which we live.
Occupational
Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists and Speech Pathologists
Are you a Related Service Provider who thinks "outside
the box?” WVSA’s School for Arts In Learning
(SAIL) Public Charter School in downtown Washington, DC,
blocks from the White House, is recruiting full time Related
Service Providers for the 2007-08 school year, to service
grades K-6. Available positions include Psychologists, Social
Workers, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language
Pathologists. Candidates are required to be licensed and
certified to practice in the District of Columbia and have
an understanding of IDEA. All candidates must have a passion
for the arts, be able to work collaboratively with teachers
and staff, and experience working with students with special
needs and who learn differently. SAIL offers a competitive
salary, benefits package and a collaborative working environment.
Please submit a cover letter (indicating ref #WB0207)
and resume to the Human Resources Department, School
for Arts
In Learning (SAIL) PCS, 1100 16th Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20036, or via fax 202-261-0200, or via email to hr@wvsarts.org - Please check out our website for more information on
the school: www.wvsarts.org
EOE and Affirmative Action
This organization provides equal employment opportunity
to all persons without regard to race, color, religion,
disability,
gender or sexual orientation, age, or national origin,
and promotes the full implementation of this policy through
a
positive, continuing program of affirmative action. Through
this program of affirmative action, this organization
strives for a staff that reflects the diversity of the
society
in which we live. |
