Art Teacher

Daily Responsibilities

• Meeting the individual needs of the children by interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
• Creating a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning.
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level.
• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
• Building teamwork.
• Committing to continuing education.
• Ensuring compliance with Goddard’s Quality Assurance Standards.

General Qualifications

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid.
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances.
• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies.
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved.
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations.

Educational Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
• Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program.
• Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

Establish Positive and Effective Family Relations

• Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty.
• Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences.
• Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs.

Build Teamwork

• Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans.
• Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards.
• Maintain professional commitment.
• Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives.
• Support a code of ethical conduct.
• Pursue professional development/continuing education.
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities.