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Theresa started the topic K-6 Art Maternity Leave, Alsip – Immediate opening through June 2018 in the forum Job Postings 6 years, 5 months ago
Immediate art teaching position maternity leave available at Stony Creek School (K-6), Alsip, IL. now through the end of this school year. If after reading the information below you are interested in being considered for this position, please contact Nicole Leggett-Gallus, principal ([email protected]) and Craig Gwaltney, Superintendent ([email protected]).
Qualifications:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
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Bachelor degree from accredited institution of higher learning with
an art
endorsement
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts/appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about the arts
- Implement instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time per district Art curriculum policy and standards
- Work with a diverse group of students to foster a conducive atmosphere where meaningful art experiences provide an opportunity for each student to achieve their maximum potential
- Coordinate performances/displays and reasonable amounts of co-curricular duties throughout the school year as determined by the principal
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment in accordance with the regulations and procedures of the school district
- Maintain cordial and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and participate in the business and activities of the faculty
- Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed
- Using the elements and principles of design, teaches knowledge and skills in the areas of art history, world cultures, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, multi-media and technology
- Utilizes the curriculum adopted by the Board, and other appropriate learning activities
- Demonstrates techniques and processes in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher prepared instructional aids
- Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
- Instruct pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment
- Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
- Order, maintain, and inventory all materials necessary for the school/district art program
- Participates in planning curriculum, staff meetings and in-service training programs as are scheduled for teacher
- Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines
- Performs other duties as may, from time to time be assigned by the supervisor