Classroom Teacher​/Art

Position: Classroom Teacher / Art
Job Description:

SUMMARY:

To develop in each pupil an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms using skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the pupil's interests and abilities; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of art.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

* Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including mac/digital technology, 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 appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art and its connection to our global society and potential careers.

* Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting and modeling using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.

* Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and working time.

* Provides individual and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and artistic abilities and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.

* Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive studio environment.

* Instruct pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment.

* Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse and to minimize time required for distribution and collection.

* Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings and prepares progress reports.

* Selects and requisitions instructional materials, tools, instructional aids and maintains required inventory records.

* Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils' work for the school and the community.

* May sponsor exhibits from outside the school.

* Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

* Maintains an auditable record of pupil attendance and makes daily reports of pupils absent each period.

* Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.

* Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school or on a district level.

* Implements an individual education program for special needs students.

* Collaborate with community partners and resident artists to enhance student learning

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Supervises classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor Degree.
* (Masters Degree for certain positions).

* Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

* Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate (042, PK-12 Art).

alary

* As per negotiated contract

Date of Service

* As soon as possible

Hours

* 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM

Application

If you are currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education as a teacher, please complete an internal application online by 4:00 p.m. on December 8, 2025. All others please fill out an online application at