Art Teacher - K-8

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Fine Art and Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching Certificate.
• Ability to effectively solve problems in a professional manner.
• Ability to interact with students and staff in a manner that demonstrates respect and dignity.
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid).
• Act 126 & Act 71 Certifications.
• Drug Screening (self-paid).

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Preparing the classroom by gathering and setting up equipment.
• Developing students' drawing, coloring, and painting techniques.
• Providing instruction in mixed media as grade appropriate.
• Teaching students about art history.
• Assigning and grading projects and examinations.
• Recording and reporting on students' progress.
• Ensuring that the classroom is clean after each lesson.
• Monitoring inventory and sourcing art supplies, as needed.
• Attending faculty and parent-teacher meetings.
• Demonstrated excellence in a variety of art techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to supervise group work.
• Outstanding planning and problem-solving skills.
• Supportive, flexible disposition.
• Perform all necessary tasks to ensure a safe educational classroom environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism in both service to students and to the profession, and comply with the Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators and other legal standards and / or regulations related to professional conduct both in and out of school.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal or other supervisory personnel.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands

• Frequent walking, standing.
• Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and grasping.
• Light lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens.
• Auditory acuity; must be able to use telephone.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Cognitive Ability

• Ability to organize tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.