Primary School Art Teacher

The 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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Teaching and Learning: Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
• Data & Assessment: Regularly engages in individual student case management by proactively making data-driven decisions
• Innovation: Develops aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop the talents of students in the field of art.
• Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth actively engages in professional development opportunities and contributes to our professional learning community
• Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events
• Art Background and Curriculum: Maintains an organized system for art supply storage provides a curriculum that supports critical thinking and problem solving knows a variety of art mediums and has ceramic knowledge.
• Teach knowledge and skills in art including drawing painting lettering and art history
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in art or similar subject required.
• Masters degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Current California Teaching Credential.
• Classroom teaching experience preferred.

Skills and Traits:

• Commitment to our organizations mission and educational philosophy
• Entrepreneurial spirit capable of managing many complex tasks with competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills oral and written
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-reflective individual who solicits performance feedback and constructive criticism
• Flexible and adaptable open to new ideas and adjusts plans to meet changing needs
• Ability to solve problems strategically and independently
• Meets professional commitments in a timely manner

Pay Range: $66745.12 - $115152.35. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience which includes generous performance bonuses. 
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage dental vision and life insurance at no cost to the employee. We also offer an optional 403b with company match as a supplement to STRS retirement pension. In addition employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym. 

Quality of Life in the Central Valley: 

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west Californias Central Valley is one of the worlds most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Companys agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life low cost of living and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting fishing skiing and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer. 

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