Elementary School Art Teacher K-8

Description

Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School is currently interviewing for a warm, enthusiastic, and certified Art Teacher for the  School Year.

The teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic Church by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of students within the framework of the school's philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The teacher provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth. The teacher has decision-making responsibilities in keeping with school policies and the Diocesan Administrative Manual.

The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.

The Art Teacher will perform all or some of the following

Job description:

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history
• 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
• 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
• Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperates with school and diocesan administration; works effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• At all times demonstrates professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of information, and displays sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred, but not required.

Our Lady of the Presentation school offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Note:

All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire.

• A Bachelor Degree in Education from an accredited university
• A valid teaching certificate.
• Trained in Protecting God s Children, or willing to be trained
• Ability to utilize technology for instruction and learning

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.