ES Teacher - Art

ES Teacher - Art

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Full Time U Instructional 10 Chicago, IL, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,316.00 to $88,584.00 Annually

Reports to:

Principal/Assistant Principal

Position Summary:

Informed by the school's mission, teachers will ensure that all students acquire the knowledge and skills required for academic progress and achievement, as defined by curricular and instructional objectives and overarching school goals. Teachers are responsible to reflect the mission and guiding principles of the school, uphold the rules and standards of the Student Code of Conduct, build positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and other Meridian stakeholders with transparency and accountability that best ensures student academic and personal achievement.

Instructors will teach the appropriate content and skills by utilizing curriculum material adopted by the school, as well as appropriate supplemental and teacher-made materials; develop appropriate lesson plans that accommodate the range of learning styles and specialized needs of students in the classroom; create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation; and, actively participate with colleagues in school improvement activities, curriculum development, teaming, student support meetings and collaboration.

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

Elementary Art Teachers will provide engaging art instruction utilizing approved curriculum materials alongside supplementary resources and teacher-created materials. Art Teachers will develop customized lesson plans tailored to accommodate diverse learning styles and the specific needs of elementary (K-8) students. Cultivating a nurturing classroom environment that promotes positive social interaction, active participation, and self-motivation in artistic exploration is a priority. Collaboration with fellow educators on a regular basis are required in order to support the shared initiatives and endeavors of the school.

This may include attending student support meetings, participating in school-wide events, and or engaging in team projects.

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

Implement research-based curriculum and instructional models .

Develop and implement age-appropriate art curriculum based on research-based educational standards, including the Illinois State Board of Education Visual Arts standards.

Utilize a variety of instructional models and strategies to engage elementary (K-8) students in creative expression and artistic exploration.

Incorporate art history, cultural diversity, and interdisciplinary connections into lesson plans to enrich students' understanding of art concepts.

Provide opportunities for hands-on learning experiences with a wide range of art mediums, techniques, and materials.

Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages experimentation, risk-taking, and self-expression

Stay informed about current research and best practices in art education to continuously enhance teaching methods and curriculum design.

Assess student performance at frequent and regular intervals in order to benchmark progress on course standards and learning targets .

Assess student progress and performance using a combination of informal observation, formative assessments and summative evaluations.

Ensure the academic success of every scholar by using formative assessments to…