Art Teacher

This position travels between all three elementary buildings.

About the Role

To develop students' interest, abilities, talents and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the visual arts, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation by implementing district-approved curriculum. Responsibilities include documenting teaching and student progress, developing lesson plans, modeling necessary skills, providing a safe learning environment, and communicating feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school art curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for art instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art to elementary pupils, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Provides instruction to help pupils develop aesthetic concepts, appreciation, and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression; modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
• Instructs pupils in the proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes.
• Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings; prepares progress reports.
• Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils' work for the school and community; may sponsor exhibits from outside.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies; establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, art materials, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment; maintains inventory records.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators.

Requirements

• Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of art curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation; this position requires travel between the three elementary buildings.

Qualifications

• Indiana State Certification as an Art Teacher or as required for the position.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and/or subject is a plus.

Skills

• Standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.