Hartley Elementary K-3 Art Teacher

Art Teacher

The Art Teacher will perform all or some of the following:
Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history. Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school. Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art. Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting.

Understand the versatility of acrylic paints: dry brushing, staining, layering. Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art. Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique. Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.

Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection. Evaluate each student's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports if necessary. Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records.

Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' work for the school and the community. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress. Participate in curriculum design with colleagues and other school sponsored professional development Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration