Part-Time Digital Illustration Teacher

Secondary School Art Teacher (Digital Illustration) Part-Time

City & State:
Lancaster, PA

School:
Lancaster Catholic High School

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Basic

Job Description:

To develop students' interest, abilities, talents, and skills for artistic expression and creativity in digital illustration, 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 Diocesan and school goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for art instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in digital illustration, including drawing, coloring, typography, digital effects, design, commercial art, art history, animation, three-dimensional rendering, and other appropriate learning activities to secondary pupils.
• 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.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Demonstrates techniques in digital illustration using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
• Instructs pupils in the proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes.
• Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings and prepares 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.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn about current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains 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.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and diocesan policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other school professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, art examples, software, devices, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment, and maintains inventory records.

Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Create 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' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time 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 classwork 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.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment issues, academic problems, and/or special academic interests.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the school, state, and diocese.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Identify students' needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning and health problems.
• Use technology and other…