Elementary Art Teacher - West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School

ELEMENTARY ART TEACHER

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Elementary School is currently seeking an Art Teacher. Must be able to obtain or currently have all background clearances (Federal, Pa State, & Child Abuse). Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art. The art teacher is also responsible for carrying out the Arts mission and vision of the school not only within the school building, but also in the community by creating partnerships, field experiences for the students and projects to increase student exposure.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school
• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
• Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting
• Understand the versatility of acrylic paints: dry brushing, staining, layering, underpainting
• Understand a variety of "masters" techniques
• Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art
• Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment
• Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
• Evaluate each student's performance
• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' work for the school and the community
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs, such as after school art club

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years' work experience as an Art Teacher
• PA Certification
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field
• In the event that the need arises, you will need to be able to: lift, pull or push up to 15 lbs, walk a standard flight of stairs, or stand or sit for up to 45 minutes.

Job Type: Full Time