Art Teacher - Part-Time Position (.4)

Danbury Public Schools; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools in Danbury, CT seeks an Art teacher for secondary grades. Instruct students in Art, foster a student-centered and problem-based learning environment, collaborate with colleagues, and engage families to support student growth.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong content knowledge in Art, develop meaningful lesson plans, assess progress, and participate in professional development to advance equity and excellence for all learners.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach high school Art.
• Experience in multicultural urban settings.
• Strong communication and classroom management.
• Proficiency in designing assessments.
• Certification as CT Art educator (042CDE).

Responsibilities

• Follow the district scope and sequence for Art instruction.
• Design and deliver engaging Art lessons aligned to standards.
• Assess student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan cross-disciplinary projects.
• Participate in professional learning and school initiatives.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment that supports all learners.
• Prepare and adapt materials to meet diverse student needs.

Skills

Adolescent students

Team teaching

Clear communication

Active listening

Collaboration

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Art

Art Certification 042CDE

Job description

Danbury Public Schools

is a diverse community located in the western part of Connecticut and serving more than 12,500 students spread across the City ofDanbury,Connecticut.We are committed to cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gaps, and preparing students for post-secondary success. The mission ofDanbury Public Schools, in partnership with families and the community, is to provide transformational learning experiences, designed to nurture thoughtful and prepared graduates. We have set very ambitious and rigorous goals to assure that our students graduate prepared to transform our world, and we are always searching for staff who are committed to our mission and the success of our students. Our schools range from 13 different and unique elementary schools including an interdistrict magnet school for International Studies, to three middle schools, including an intradistrict magnet school focused on STEM and World Studies, to our flagship Danbury Career Academies that are transforming how we deliver education to students with a wide range of interests taught by a faculty with real world and academic experiences. DPS recruits and commits to educators with passion, who are committed to our vision toaspireto advance ALL learners to their highest potential.

POSITION SUMMARY

Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. Seeking an Art teacher for the Danbury Public Schools. Should be interested in creating a student-centered and problem-based learning environment. Need a teacher who collaborates well in a small-setting with a diverse population, is flexible and dynamic, and is excited about teaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Danbury Board of Education
• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines
• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge of Art
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences
• Assess student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Keep parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
• Design clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
• Establish and maintain professional relationships
• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars andworkshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
• Demonstrate knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for secondary school teaching of Art

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Experience working with adolescent students in a diverse school setting
• Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Prior teaching experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active 042CDE Art Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in Art
• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting
• Demonstrated ability to teach high school classes. Experience with team teaching. Urban experience.
• Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff
• Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to secondary school teaching
• Ability to prepare effective plans
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Danbury Board of Education may find appropriate

Salary: Salary and wages are paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between NEA Danbury and the Danbury Board of Education which can be found on our website.