Elementary Art Teacher (MadisonLeesburg)

Mission: To inspire and equip all students to continuously acquire and apply knowledge and skills while pursuing their dreams and enriching the lives of others.

Reports to: Building Principal

General Summary:We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Elementary Art Teacher to inspire students imagination self-expression and appreciation for the visual arts through engaging age-appropriate lessons. The ideal candidate will foster a positive inclusive classroom environment while helping students develop artistic skills confidence and an understanding of diverse art forms.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares meaningful lesson plans to provide a balanced program of instruction demonstration and working time.
• Stimulates students attitudes toward an interest in art by providing an artistic environment for classes.
• Evaluates each students artistic growth performance achievement and maintains records as required.
• Teaches the proper use of art tools equipment and materials; demonstrates techniques in activities (drawing painting and ceramics).
• Maintains professional competence by way of in-services provided by the corporation or other professional growth activities related to art.
• Utilizes students work for current displays for hallways bulletin boards and special programs; displays their work in the classroom.
• Encourages students sense of responsibility for having necessary supplies.
• Identifies student needs communicates and cooperates with staff members parents students in assessing and assisting students to solve health attitude progress and learning problems.
• Responsible for safeguarding school property art tools and equipment.
• Assists administrator in ordering art supplies (tools instructional aids and books).
• Performs other reasonably-related duties as may be assigned by the principal.

Knowledge and Ability

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities to meet deadlines under time constraints
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to express ideas thoughts and instruction clearly to staff patrons and students
• Ability to supervise and evaluate staff coordinate work and control assignments. Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration including but not limited to management principles and practices conflict resolution team building with staff.
• Ability to collaborate effectively on inter- and intra-agency levels.
• Ability to understand and maintain program finances within an assigned budget.
• Knowledge and experience with computer software and systems.
• Exhibits patience courtesy respect ethical conduct and tact when dealing with all people

Qualifications:

• Education- Bachelors Degree (minimum)
• Certification or Licensure- Valid Indiana Teaching License and the ability to learn organize and implement an instructional program designed to educate inspire and challenge students K-6.
• Ability to collect and use data to make decisions regarding student progress
• Ability to work with students staff and parents

Length of Contract: 180 days

Position Type: Non-Exempt

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of a parent liaison.

Required Experience:

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