Basic Job Description: To develop students' interest, abilities, talents, and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the visual arts, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation by implementing approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Reports to: Principal
Essential Functions:
· Develops and administers school art curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
· Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for art instruction.
- Teach knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
- Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art, art appreciation, and what constitutes art.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Demonstrates drawing, painting, and modeling techniques using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.
- Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced instruction, demonstration, and working time program.
- Instruct pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes.
- Evaluate each pupil's performance knowledge and aesthetic understanding growth and prepare progress reports.
- Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils' work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside.
- Continue to acquire professional knowledge and stay informed about current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or conducting research.
- Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and district policies and establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, art materials, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Knowledge, Experience, and Educations required for Secondary School teacher
- Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs and interests.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced instruction, demonstration, and work time program that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, diocesan policies, and administrative regulations.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school, state, and diocese.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Identifies students' needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning and health problems.
- Use technology and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in developing, evaluating, and revising school programs.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by the administration.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Maintain professional competence by attending professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence for Act 48
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
- Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, monitoring halls and cafeterias, and loading and unloading buses.
- Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
- Prepare and supervise students for Mass.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Must be able to perform all the technological requirements of classroom management.
- Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels.
- Must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in a typical classroom environment and an outdoor setting.
- Must have the physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)
· Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in art, education, or a related field
· Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
- Must comply with PA State clearance requirements.
- Must be willing to respect Catholic Church teachings on morality.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,500.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- 6th grade
- 7th grade
- 8th grade
Schedule:
School type:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New Cumberland, PA 17070 (Required)
Work Location: In person