Fashion Teacher Job at Boston Arts Academy in Boston

As a laboratory and beacon for artistic and academic innovation, BAA is committed to inclusion, equity, and excellence in both academic and artistic instruction. BAA is an autonomous school within the BPS that holds Pilot School status. BTU members are required to work an additional 146 hours above the contracted time. That time includes attending 2 days of professional development before the BTU start day in August, attending 2.5 additional days of professional development in June beyond the contracted days, and attending a weekly hour department meeting outside of the contracted hours.Position Overview:Boston Arts Academy seeks a Vocational Education Fashion Technology Teacher specializing in fashion design and construction to teach 9-12 grade students in a full inclusion studio classroom. Teacher would develop a four year curriculum that would develop student’s technical skills in textiles, pattern drafting, draping, hand sewing and finishing, industrial machine sewing, embroidery as well as project management, studio management, and presentation.This role requires collaboration with the other members of the Visual Arts & Design department as well as the theater department’s costume program.Key Responsibilities:Teach full inclusion Fashion Technology classes that incorporate all aspects of the Chapter 74 frameworks.Studio classroom managementFacilitate partnerships with businesses and collegesDesign and implement student exhibitions including a yearly fashion showDevelop, manage, and mentor students through internships and job shadowing programs in and out of the school buildingWrite and implement ELL and Individualized Education Plan goals and objectives and provide timely and regular progress reports on student development.Work in partnership with school staff to ensure needed modifications and accommodations are implemented.Communicate with the Health and Wellness team and students’ advisors, when needed, to aid student success.Collect and analyze student data to assure progress and developments.Provide needed accommodations for student learning and testing when required.Communicate regularly with parents/caregivers about student progress.Lead an advisory group of 10-12 students, providing advice, support and advocacy for assigned students.Arrange and attend evening meetings with families of students in an advisory group (and other students as appropriate) at least twice a year, and be generally accessible to families.Perform general administrative tasks to teaching and advising.Work an extended day of seven hours, with an additional 146 hours per year.Participate in staff development and in-service programs.Take part in curriculum workshops, beginning 1 ½ weeks before school starts.Participate in one annual retreat, which could fall on a weekend and include overnight.Work for 2.5 days after the end of the school year in June reviewing and evaluating the year and completing activities.Required Qualifications:Chapter 74 Certification or ability to be Chapter 74 Certified.Professional experience in the Fashion field that corresponds to all aspects of the Chapter 74 frameworks.Bachelor’s Degree (Official Transcripts Required).Demonstrated ability to work with students with disabilities and language needs.Demonstrated competency in spoken and written English.Commitment to the arts as an important element in a complete education.Commitment to cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity as an important element in a complete education.Preferred Qualifications:Fluency in another language other than English, particularly Spanish or Haitian Creole.Master’s Degree.Familiarity and experience with urban settings.Experience in 3D drafting software (CLO) and Adobe Creative Suite.Relevant experience in the fashion industrySeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEducation and TrainingIndustriesPrimary and Secondary EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Boston Arts Academy by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Teacher” roles.Adjunct Faculty (DAY), Elementary and Early Childhood Education, 2023-2024Adjunct Faculty (GRAD), Practicum Supervisors (Early Childhood and/or Elementary)Early Childhood Educator (Preschool or Infant/Toddler Available)Full Time or Part Time Early Childhood Teacher Newton MALead Educator (Preschool or Toddler) - Early ChildhoodElementary Special Education Teacher 70-80 per hourK-6th Grade Entry Level Elementary TeacherSY 25-26: Elementary School Lead TeacherClassroom Support Coach for Early Childhood Educators1.0 FTE Grade 5 Teacher (Beginning 2025-2026 School Year)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way.