Art Teacher

POSITION:Art TeacherLOCATION:Thompson Middle SchoolREPORTS TO:PrincipalSCHOOL YEAR:2025/2026JOB DESCRIPTION: To develop in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms utilizing skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the students interests and abilities; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents in students in the field of TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:Rhode Island Teaching Certifications required: All Grades Art Teacher Grades PK-12Evidence of developing teaching strategies that will address the unique needs of each student;Ability to know and utilize technology in the teaching and learning process;Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work educational experience teaching experience and the interview to organize time and skill in working with at-risk skill in working collaboratively with colleaguesDemonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work educational experience school-level involvement and/or professional activities and the interview process. Any such alternatives to the above qualifications education and/or experience as the committee may deem completion of the Science of Reading TrainingRESPONSIBILITIES:Responsibilities and duties for classroom Art teacher:Teaches knowledge and skills in art including crafts drawing painting lettering design commercial art art history three-dimensional art and other appropriate learning activities;Provides instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art;Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing and painting utilizing standard and teacher-prepared instructional materials;Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction demonstration and working time;Provides individual and group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to meet the individual needs of students;Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive studio environment;Instructs students in proper use and care of tools and equipment;Evaluates each students performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings and prepares progress reports and portfolios as necessary;Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students work for the school and community;Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss progress and interpret the school program;Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays bulletin boards and interest centers;Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities;Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials and maintains required inventory records;Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day;Demonstrates an understanding of standards-based education and how it is implemented in the classroom;Participates in curriculum development programs as required;Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and/or designee at Thompson Middle School. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month position; appropriate salary/benefits in accordance with the Teachers Contract. Evaluation in accordance with the process as established by the Rhode Island Department of Education for certified are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an 05/19/2026Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality EducationAFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race age sex religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin color disability or veteran status.