Art Teacher (Gr. PK-12)

Bridgeport Public Schools; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as an Art Teacher, where you will inspire students to reach their artistic potential. This role involves designing engaging lessons that promote creativity and problem-solving skills, while maintaining a positive classroom environment. You will play a crucial part in fostering relationships with students and their families, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. With a commitment to ongoing professional development, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists and thinkers. If you are passionate about education and creativity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Required certification: Art, Grades PK-12; master's degree preferred.
• Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs lessons that foster problem-solving and creativity.
• Monitors and evaluates students' progress in relation to curriculum goals.
• Encourages community involvement in support of instruction.

Skills

Art Education

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Creativity

Education

Master's Degree in Art Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art Education

Tools

Educational Technology

Job description

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• Provides an atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for artistic and intellectual growth
• Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one's students.
• Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
• Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
• Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
• Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Monitors and evaluates students' progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
• Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
• Involves parents in the assessment of their children's progress and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

2024 - 2025 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

ART TEACHER (GR PK - 12)

BRIDGEPORT LEARNING CENTER

$235.00/DAILY

1 DAY PER WEEK

Responsibilities

• Provides an atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for artistic and intellectual growth
• Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one's students.
• Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
• Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
• Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
• Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Monitors and evaluates students' progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
• Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
• Involves parents in the assessment of their children's progress and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Required certification: Art, Grades PK-12 (042); master's degree preferred.
• Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in the use of educational technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
  
  

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

• This position is in accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) and the Bridgeport Board of Education. The salary will follow the contract and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  
  

This is a .2 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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