Elementary School Visual Arts Teacher (Local Position)

The elementary visual art teacher is responsible for creating a flexible elementary classroom environment that promotes learning and personal growth. He or she establishes an effective rapport with students and develops positive relationships with parents and other staff members. Our visual arts program is designed to foster a lifelong appreciation of art for all students, therefore the successful candidate will have experience working in an elementary school environment where he or she can demonstrate and assist students in using different techniques and media to develop art work and provide instruction that encourages students to understand and appreciate art. The elementary visual arts teacher will work closely with the grade level teachers, the other elementary visual arts teacher, as well as the Middle and High School visual arts department, to continue to build on our current program, teach units of inquiry, and plan curriculum aligned to the National Core Arts Standards. He or she will be responsible for coordinating and organizing grade level and school wide art shows. The visual arts teacher regularly assesses students and develops lesson plans that are responsive to a range of learning needs and English language proficiencies. 

The Above Will be Achieved By:

Experience and Education:

• Teaching qualifications and/or certification (Bachelor's Degree preferred)

• Visual Arts Degree or experience

• Spoken and written English required 

The ES Visual Arts Teacher will provide the following:

• Knowledge of art history and different art genres in order to teach a range of art styles

• Ability to communicate concrete and abstract concepts to students

• Ability to spot and cultivate creativity

• The ability to supervise and assist students, grade artwork, encourage creativity

• The knowledge and skills to develop unit and lesson plans collaboratively as needed

• The ability to contribute to the curricular goals of the FDR MYP Arts programs

• Creativity to collaborate in initiating and planning Arts Week

• The ability to work positively with other staff members, the community, students and the SMT in implementing the FDR Arts program and events.

Curricular Responsibilities would include:

1. Planning of units and lessons for ES Visual Arts

2. Instructing students in lessons

3. Coaching student growth in art skills

4. Assessing and reporting student academic progress

5. Displaying and celebrating student work as and when appropriate

Co-curricular Responsibilities would include:

1. Working with Arts Week planning committee

2. Supporting other co-curricular Arts activities in the school (Art Exhibition, music concerts, drama performances)

3. Consideration of leading a visual arts co-curricular club (eg ceramics)

4. Mentoring students in other activities

5. Involvement in annual ADCA Visual Arts Exhibition

Other Responsibilities would include:

1. Attending Arts Department meetings

2. Attending ES Faculty Meetings

3. Attending Year Level Meetings (as appropriate)

4. Other duties as assigned by the ES Principal, ES Associate Principal, or Superintendent
   

The visual arts teacher is expected to participate in a collegial, collaborative work environment. In this environment, teachers are expected to:

• Attend and constructively contribute in faculty meetings

• Establish links with the parent community to ensure that parents are kept well informed about student progress

• Participate in professional development opportunities offered both on and off campus on a regular basis, and work to implement new learning in the classroom

• Work collaboratively with the different grade level teams to plan integrated units of study (when appropriate)

• Supervise students both inside and outside of the classroom

Experience, Skills & Dispositions Required for the Position:

• Experience with a wide range of fine arts techniques

• Expertise in building active, collaborative classroom programs which encourage problem solving, critical thinking skills, which develop a sense of classroom community and trust

• A solid understanding of, or background in, elementary education and the developmental needs of students and programs

• Experience with backwards design unit planning

• Experience with a wide range of fine arts techniques

• Deep understanding of the developmental needs of elementary school students

• Ability to build constructive classroom communities and uses positive approaches to discipline

• A positive attitude and a committed team player

• A proven ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners

• Knowledge of a wide range of formative assessment strategies

Qualifications:

• BA or MA in Education required

• Certification as an elementary school classroom teacher

• A minimum of three years of teaching experience

• Strong English language proficiency

• A willingness and ability to reflect and critically examine teaching practices and a commitment to continuous improvement

Qualifications: 

• BA or MA in Education required

• Certification as an elementary school classroom teacher

• A minimum of three years of teaching experience

• Strong English language proficiency

• A willingness and ability to reflect and critically examine teaching practices and a commitment to continuous improvement

Preferred Skills and Expertise: 

• Experience with a wide range of fine arts techniques

• Expertise in building active, collaborative classroom programs which encourage problem solving, critical thinking skills, which develop a sense of classroom community and trust

• A solid understanding of, or background in, elementary education and the developmental needs of students and programs

• Experience with backwards design unit planning

• Experience with a wide range of fine arts techniques

• Deep understanding of the developmental needs of elementary school students

• Ability to build constructive classroom communities and uses positive approaches to discipline

• A positive attitude and a committed team player

• A proven ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners

• Knowledge of a wide range of formative assessment strategies