Art Educator: Cultivate Creativity & Critical Thinking

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Alsip (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators in Illinois invites applications for an art teacher to deliver instruction across art history, drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and digital media. The teacher will implement district curriculum policies, manage classroom time, and work with a diverse student population to foster meaningful artistic experiences.

Responsibilities include organizing displays, coordinating performances, maintaining materials, providing individual 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

Job description

The Illinois Association of School Administrators in Illinois invites applications for an art teacher to deliver instruction across art history, drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and digital media. The teacher will implement district curriculum policies, manage classroom time, and work with a diverse student population to foster meaningful artistic experiences.

Responsibilities include organizing displays, coordinating performances, maintaining materials, providing individual and