Art Teacher Job Norfolk area,Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Full-Time and Permanent;
Exempt; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in art education OR Bachelor's Degree and passing score on applicable PRAXIS exam
Eligible for or in possession of the appropriate teaching license from the Virginia Department of Education.
In-depth knowledge of art content, skills, and processes across a range of media and disciplines
Considerable knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching
Understanding of developmental theories as they relate to art and cognition
Familiarity with current assessment strategies in the visual arts
Ability to deliver clear oral presentations and produce written reports and communications
Effective interpersonal skills for working with students, colleagues, administrators, and families
Proficiency in standard office and productivity software
Valid Tuberculin (TB) Skin Test (TST) certification confirming the absence of contagious tuberculosis

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in visual arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, crafts, and computer graphics
Incorporate works of art to teach art history, aesthetics, art criticism, and visual culture in meaningful and developmentally appropriate ways
Use and display art vocabulary consistently throughout instruction to reinforce content literacy
Model and demonstrate techniques and skills across drawing, painting, and other art media
Shape and direct student activities to ensure active, meaningful engagement in every class period

Provide differentiated instruction that meets the needs and interests of a diverse student population with varying intellectual and artistic abilities
Supervise students during in-class and out-of-class activities throughout the assigned workday

Establish and consistently maintain clear standards, routines, and procedures that govern student behavior, support learning, and ensure a safe environment
Organize storage areas and manage the use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or misuse, ensure safe handling, and streamline distribution and collection
Prompt and monitor safe practices related to the use of potentially hazardous art materials in accordance with school and district guidelines

Plan and prepare - or assist students in preparing - artwork for displays and exhibitions that showcase student work for the school and broader community, in alignment with NPS guidelines
Communicate with colleagues, parents, administrators, and community members to explain the art program, share goals, and promote student achievement

Financial & Administrative Responsibilities

Manage a supply budget responsibly; maintain required financial records and follow appropriate procedures for expenditures
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Supervision and Reporting:

Working Conditions:

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.