Art Teacher

Sylvania; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks an Elementary or Junior High/Middle School Art Teacher to deliver differentiated instruction and assess students in an environment conducive to learning. The role reports to the Principal and operates under a 10-month classification with non-exempt status.

Qualified candidates hold an Art Endorsement for K-9 or 5th–8th grade and an Illinois Professional Educator License, with experience in team-based settings and a willingness to develop professionally.

Qualifications

• Art Endorsement required at Kindergarten–Grade 9 and/or 5th–8th grade level.
• Online application, resume and recommendations as required.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License or other required license.
• Past teaching experience in the subject preferred; recent coursework/student teaching considered.
• Foreign language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of content and standards.
• Foster a learning-conducive classroom climate.
• Utilize instructional management systems to maximize learning.
• Differentiate instruction and monitor progress toward objectives.
• Plan and supervise assignments for assistants/volunteers.
• Maintain positive pupil–teacher–parent relationships.
• Meet professional responsibilities per staff handbook.
• Seek professional development as required for license renewal.
• Maintain professional work habits and communicate effectively.

Skills

Teamwork

Differentiated instruction

Education

Art Endorsement K-9 or 5-8

Illinois Professional Educator License (or as required)

Job description

Title: Elementary or Junior High/Middle School Art Teacher

Reports To: Principal

Department: Building

Classification: 10 Month

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview

Provide differentiated instruction with a variety of assessments in an environment conducive to learning

Qualifications

• This position requires an Art Endorsement at the Kindergarten – Grade 9 level and/or the Junior High/Middle School 5th – 8th Grade level.
• A completed/submitted online application, resume, and letters of recommendation as required on the online application.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Applicants must hold valid Illinois Professional Educator License or other License as required.
• Past experience teaching the specific class will be considered first; recent coursework or student teaching in the subject will also be considered.
• The ability to speak a foreign language is preferred.

Performance Responsibilities

• Demonstrate accurate, up-to-date knowledge of content and learning standards
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Utilize instructional management systems that maximize student learning
• Differentiate instruction and monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals
• Plans and supervises assignments for assistants and volunteers
• Promote and maintain positive pupil‑teacher‑parent relationships
• Meet professional responsibilities as outlined in the Staff Handbook
• Continue to seek professional development opportunities as required by the State for license renewal
• Maintain professional work habits
• Communicate effectively within the educational community
• Maintain your Professional Educator License as required by law

Evaluation

As per current State Law and the District’s current collective bargaining agreement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose undue hardships on the District.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The District maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.