Art Teacher

Alsip, Hazelgreen, Oak Lawn School District 126; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alsip, Hazelgreen & Oak Lawn School District 126 is seeking a K-6 Art Teacher split between Hazelgreen and Lane Elementary Schools to provide instruction aligned with district curriculum and promote student artistic growth.

Qualifications include a Visual Arts Endorsement; duties involve planning, instruction, assessment, and coordinating art displays, while fostering an inclusive, collaborative classroom environment.

Qualifications

• K-6 art teaching experience preferred.
• Visual Arts Endorsement required.
• Ability to align instruction with district curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction developing aesthetic concepts and art appreciation.
• Implement plans to balance instruction and practice per policy.
• Foster a diverse, meaningful art experience for all students.
• Coordinate performances and co-curricular duties with the principal.
• Maintain classroom behavior standards per district procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in faculty activities.
• Teach art history, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, multimedia and technology.
• Organize materials, storage, and inventory for the art program.

Education

Visual Arts Endorsement

Job description

Alsip, Hazelgreen & Oak Lawn School District 126

Art Teacher JobID: 6986

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Art

This position is a K-6 art teaching position is split between Hazelgreen and Lane Elementary Schools.

Qualifications:

• Visual Arts Endorsement

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