Art Teacher K-3

Position Type:

Certified Staff/Art Teacher

Date Posted:

11/3/2025

Location:

District Wide

Date Available:

01/05/2026

Closing Date:

When Filled

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The purpose of a teacher's job is to teach students to read, write, problem solve, compute, find information, think, work cooperatively with others and to meet all district-required art curriculum objectives. Teaches classes in the field of art to students in grades K through 12, assists in other school programs as assigned and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's abilities.

Job Functions

Essential Function:

1. Teaches knowledge and skills in art including but not limited to crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, computer graphics, art history and/or three-dimensional art to students utilizing the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum.

2. Demonstrates hands on techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, sculpture, graphics and modeling, using standard and/or teacher prepared instructional materials.

3. Plans and implements a program of study that meets individual needs, interests and abilities within the Sweetwater County School District #1 curriculum.

4. Implements curriculum objectives and goals using effective teaching techniques and materials.

5. Develops, in a cooperative manner with the principal and curriculum facilitators, a plan for the improvement and enrichment of instruction.

6. Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.

7. Monitors and assesses student progress and provides feedback on a regular basis to students and parent/guardians.

8. Diagnoses, instructs, and evaluates specific needs and seeks assistance of specialists as needed.

9. Communicates aims/objectives to students in a well-planned, organized manner in clear, concise terms.

10. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of the student.

11. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment.

12. Instructs students in proper safety, care and use of tools and equipment. Organizes storage areas and controls use of supplies/ materials, equipment and tools to prevent waste, loss or abuse. .

13. Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

14. Selects and requisitions instructional materials and/ or supplies and maintains inventory records.

15. Assists administrator in implementing all polices, vision, mission, philosophies, regulations and rules of Sweetwater County School District. #1.

16. Creates educational experiences to provide students with opportunities to develop potential in self esteem, personal-social adjustment, decision-making and other life skills.

17. Respects the dignity of each student as an individual and attempts to gain an adequate understanding of his/her needs, interests, abilities, aptitude, temperament, and environmental influences, as a basis on which to meet his/her needs and to treat him/her with fairness and courtesy.

18. Assumes individual responsibilities assigned by principal/supervisor which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other planning and professional assignments.

19. Assumes professional and personal responsibility for the management and progress of classes under his/her authority, direction and supervision.

20. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

21. Assumes legal responsibilities for the discipline and supervision of students in the classroom, on school property, or in attendance at school-sponsored activities at all times and maintains a high standard of conduct and good rapport with students.

22. Communicates concerns and ideas with colleagues, parents, students, and community in a positive, solution-oriented manner.

23. Maintains accurate, complete, legible, and correct records as required by law, Sweetwater School District. #1 policy and administrative regulations.

24. Conducts oneself in a business-like and task-oriented manner.

25. Strives to be a good employee as well as an effective teacher.

26. Seeks to establish friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school.

27. Provides parents with information that will serve the best interest of their children and is discreet with information received from parents.

Other Functions:

Attends and supervises curriculum oriented field trips.

Organizes various student art shows and displays.

Attends parent and staff meetings.

Keeps informed by reading building and district communications.

Responds to requests for information in a timely manner.

Responsible for the care, correct use and maintenance of the up keep of the equipment in the department

Knowledgeable in the use of department equipment.

Able to instruct students in the correct and safe operation of that…