Art Teacher

Full-Time and Permanent;
Exempt; 7.33 Hours/Day; 220 Days/Year; 11 Months/Year

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art education
• Eligible for or in possession of the appropriate teaching license from the Virginia Department of Education.
• Tuberculin skin test certifying that the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis.
• Must meet all pre-employment screenings.
• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the art content, skills, and processes.
• Demonstrates considerable knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching.
• Demonstrates considerable knowledge of developmental theories in relation to art and cognition.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current assessment strategies.
• Has the ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Effectively interacts with pupils, colleagues, administrators, and classified employees.
• Knowledgeable in the use of personal computers.

Nature of Position

• Responsible directly to the principal or designee.
• Shapes and directs students’ activities so that they have opportunities to engage meaningfully in class.
• Teaches knowledge and skills for art instruction and current curriculum in art, media, and processes including crafts, drawing, painting, sculpture ceramics, mixed media, printmaking, and computer graphics to students.
• Uses works of art to teach art content including art history, aesthetics, criticism, and visual culture.
• Provides differentiated instruction based on the needs and interests of a diverse population with varying intellectual and artistic abilities.
• Uses art vocabulary and has it visible in the room.
• Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, to ensure safe use, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection.
• Establishes and maintains standards, rules, procedures, and routines that govern student behavior, support learning, and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Communicates with colleagues, parents, administrators, and community members to explain art programs and goals.
• Plans and prepares (or assists students in preparing) artwork for art displays and exhibitions designed to showcase students’ work for the school and community according to NPS guidelines.
• Works within a supply budget. Maintains required financial records and uses appropriate procedures for spending funds.
• Models and demonstrates techniques and skills in drawing, painting, and other art media.
• Supervises students’ in- and out-of class activities during the assigned workday.
• Above average amount of walking, bending, standing, stooping, and lifting in classrooms and/or art studios and/or while using an art cart and/or while displaying artwork.
• Work involves exposure to normal everyday hazards. Teacher is responsible for prompting and monitoring safe practices in relation to the use of potentially hazardous art materials.