EAEC Art Instructor

Location: St. Louis

The Art Instructor plays a crucial role in providing developmentally appropriate lessons for our amazing students. An understanding of child development and the ability to meet the child where they are social-emotionally, creatively, and intellectually is essential. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching art at the elementary school level and be an energetic, collaborative, and creative educator. This position involves developing and implementing a comprehensive art curriculum that aligns with the school's mission of educating the whole child through a holistic approach.

They will build on a student-centered environment which fosters relationships and promotes continual growth for students and staff. The Art Instructor teaches students in grades 1 through 8, and reports to the School Principal.

Responsibilities

Planning, Preparation and Instruction

• Develops age-appropriate instruction which emphasizes students' understanding of the importance of art to learning; and to motivate students to express themselves through the artistic process
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in art educational activities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs
• Maintains allotted budget; selects and requisitions appropriate instructional aids and other supplies, and maintains inventory
• Collaborates with classroom and specialist teachers to integrate art lessons across all content areas
• Provides academic support and social-emotional intervention during non-teaching times

Classroom Management/ Environment

• Works with students of various abilities, including those with learning differences as diagnosed
• Adapt activities to students’ special needs developing appropriate modifications for I.E.P. and 504 Plans
• Creates and communicates learning plans for all levels
• Creates an environment in which the furnishings and materials are complete, safe and correspond to the needs of each student grade level
• Maintains an environment that demonstrates rapport with, respect and kindness for, all students as well as between students
• Restores classroom spaces after each lesson
• Models and teaches conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies in the classroom
• Is responsible for the safety of the children left in their charge

Communication

• Supports and develops positive relationships within the school community, and protects the privacy and confidentiality of each student and family
• Responds to parent and guardian concerns in a timely manner
• Completes required report cards/ progress reports in accordance with school policy

Professional Responsibility

City Garden believes all employees must take an active role in their development as professionals and in developing City Garden as an institution of learning.

• Actively participates in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, feedback conferences, and an annual self-evaluation toward yearly goals which are established with the school principal
• Maintain their teaching skills and participates in professional development activities
• Attend all scheduled meetings and professional days as appropriate
• Obtain and maintain professional certifications as appropriate for the grade level and subject area

Related Duties

• Complete and maintain all records, reports, evaluations, and inventories of student records and tests in a timely manner as may be required by the school.
• Responsible for reading and adhering to the guidelines and school policies as established in the employee handbook
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated

Environment

Working Conditions

While based in an indoor school environment, some work may be performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Physical Demands

Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain student records files. Physical demands include the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around and between the facilities. In addition, candidates must be able to…