Art Teacher Grades 1st - 5th

About the role

Description Baton Rouge Charter School for students with dyslexia seeks a highly creative art educator to implement 1st - 5th grade art curriculum.

Responsibilities

• A strong background in visual arts and a passion for helping students express creativity, build confidence, and develop their unique strengths through artistic experiences.
• An understanding of how art can serve as a pathway for students to engage with history, literature, culture, and interdisciplinary learning.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with classroom teachers and school leaders.
• A strong desire to participate in ongoing professional learning to develop a deep understanding of dyslexia and its impact on learning.
• An open-minded approach to instruction, including a willingness to utilize innovative, multisensory, and student-centered teaching practices.
• A growth mindset and willingness to receive, reflect upon, and implement feedback regarding instructional practices.
• Strong classroom management, organization, and student engagement skills.
• A willingness to participate in collaborative planning and cross-curricular instructional opportunities.
• A commitment to individualized instruction that recognizes and nurtures the strengths, interests, and needs of each student.
• The ability to create an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel successful and valued.

Requirements

• Experience working with students with dyslexia, learning differences, or special education needs.
• Experience incorporating project-based learning, cultural studies, art history, or interdisciplinary connections into instruction.
• Louisiana teaching certification in Art Education (or eligibility for certification).
• Experience using a variety of artistic mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and digital art.