Art Teacher

Art Teacher Opportunity

If you are passionate about inspiring creativity in students through art education and fostering a positive learning environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! Join us in shaping the artistic talents of our future generations by making Chichester School District your home.

Job Summary:

The art teacher will be responsible for fostering an interest in visual arts and instilling the ability to express oneself creatively in visual mediums. This role involves developing aesthetic understandings, appreciating art and discovering and nurturing students' talents in the field of art, all while adhering to school guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Teach knowledge and skills in various art forms, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history.
• Provide instruction that helps students develop aesthetic concepts and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art.
• Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting, including the versatility of acrylic paints (dry brushing, staining, layering, under painting, and mono-printing).
• Understand and apply various "master" techniques and elements of design along with modern principles of art.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities.
• Instruct students in the proper care and use of tools and equipment while organizing storage areas to control material use.
• Evaluate each student's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understanding, preparing progress reports as needed.
• Select and requisition books, instructional materials, and tools, and maintain required inventory records.
• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to showcase students' work for the school and community.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors regarding student progress.
• Participate in curriculum development programs, after-school art clubs, and other related activities.
• Adhere to policies, regulations, and procedures of the school while effectively collaborating with staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in Art Education PK-12.
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance.
• FBI Criminal Background Clearance.

Demonstrated Knowledge:

• Mastery of necessary content knowledge and skills to teach assigned content areas effectively.
• Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress reporting and class documentation.
• Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership skills, and the ability to utilize differentiated instructional methods.

Demonstrated Ability:

• Assess students' needs and learning styles to design appropriate differentiated instruction.
• Use technology innovatively in the classroom to enhance instructional strategies.
• Facilitate inquiry-based learning through whole class, small group, and individual instruction driven by student needs.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff both orally and in writing.