Elementary Art Teacher - Maire 0.5 FTE

About the role

The selected candidate will provide an educational atmosphere where students can fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. The person will organize and implement an instructional program that results in students achieving academic success in accordance with GPPSS policies, goals, and objectives.

Primary Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate Visual Arts endorsement (LQ, LX, or LZ) required
• Significant background and experience in any/all of the following:
  • Dimension art
  • Painting
  • Computer graphics
• Familiarity with computer graphics (Adobe Suites) preferred but not required
• Related academic endorsements preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement and instruct established Grosse Pointe Curriculum
• Include culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction, including historical or other information as to cultures having significant impact on the world, nation, or community
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement
• Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community
• Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools
• Assume responsibility for meeting course and school-wide student performance goals
• Demonstrate gains in student performance
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties
• Occasional bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs
• Prolonged periods sitting and working on the computer to complete necessary paperwork