Art Teacher - Hope Learning Academy

About the role

The Art Teacher at Hope Learning Academy Springfield, IL is responsible for creating and implementing Art Program sessions tailored to individual students' needs as outlined in their IEP or by the classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

• Conduct baseline Art Program session to determine student’s current level of functioning in the Art setting.
• Design an Art program based on current cognitive, social, emotional, communications, and motor goals.
• Implement targeted programs/activities in weekly sessions, either in group or individual settings.
• Provide students with an enjoyable Art experience in the classroom which allows the opportunity for group as well as individual participation in the areas of creativity, use of materials, multi-media experiences, etc.
• Record student’s or class’s progress after each session, including goals addressed, session plan, comments, and thoughts/ideas for next session.
• Provide Art resources for classroom teachers as necessary, including requested projects, lesson plans, and materials by subject areas (animals, seasons, holidays, etc.).

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Art Education
• PREFERRED Qualifications: LBS1 certified, Teaching certificate, Experience working with children with developmental disabilities.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short & long term disability.
• 401(k) & tuition reimbursement.
• On-site health clinic for covered employees.

Pay

Pay Range: $48,000-$74,000 annually (based on experience)

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short & long term disability.
• 401(k) & tuition reimbursement.
• On-site health clinic for covered employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hope is an equal opportunity employer.