Part-Time Middle School Visual Arts Teacher; Temporary

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SALARY RANGE: $53,680 - $112,672 Annually, based on FTE, degree, and student contact hours.

JOB SUMMARY

• Teach visual arts, which may include Certificate Studio, Advanced Middle/High school courses. Topics may include fundamentals of visual art and 2D/3D Visual art.
• Support MPSA Certificate students:
  Feedback on portfolios and exhibit artwork.
• Design inquiry-driven instructional environments that motivate students to develop technical and conceptual art skills.
• Exemplify the habits and attitudes of an artist.
• Develop and showcase student portfolios to demonstrate skills and readiness for post-secondary education or careers in the arts.
• Use all resources effectively.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, community.
• Participate actively in school operations.
• Uphold deeper learning principles.
• Regular and predictable attendance at work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Teach Middle and High school fundamentals of visual art, 2D/3D Visual Art, and Certificate Studio advanced-level courses.
• Use student-centered strategies and media, differentiating instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Engage in drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, photography, and assemblage.
• Prepare and execute lesson plans according to the curriculum and assessment guidelines set by the department, school, and external examining bodies.
• Set and post homework assignments weekly online using the school’s information system program.
• Prepare and administer formative and summative assessments of students’ learning; record students’ progress and post feedback electronically consistently, as set by department and administration standards.
• Maintain effective classroom management, liaising with deans and parents as necessary.
• Collaborate with visual and digital media faculty to integrate digital and visual arts programming and exhibitions.
• Attend occasional after school hours student exhibitions.
• Participate in all faculty and departmental meetings, attend professional development workshops, and attend educational conferences. Collaborate with department members in developing and updating the visual arts curriculum.
• Purchase equipment and materials for courses taught.
• Stay abreast of current research and develop professionally to improve teaching practice continually.
• Carry out all homeroom / advisory responsibilities.
• Determine budget needs and purchase equipment and materials for courses taught.
• Regular and predictable attendance at work.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in ceramics, sculpture, installation, or site-specific works.
• Previous teaching of International Baccalaureate Visual Arts (HL/SL), Yearbook, or visual art history.
• Proficient use of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Animate, After Effects, Unity, Game Maker Studio, and Autodesk Maya in lessons with students.
• Background incorporating educational technology into lesson design to enhance student learning.
• Experience engaging with students in graphic/web design basics, digital illustration, logo design, and/or other multimedia art forms.

SCHOOL SAFETY

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Adhere to safe work procedures and comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.
• Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
• Report any injury, hazard, or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
• Not place others at risk by any act or omission, and not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse…