Dynamic Secondary Art Educator

Collegium Charter School; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Collegium Charter School in Exton, PA seeks a dedicated Art (Secondary) teacher. This full-time, salaried position reports to the Principal and focuses on developing students' artistic expression, creativity, and aesthetic understanding within a compliant framework.

The role requires PA Art Education PK-12 certification and a four-year degree. Responsibilities include curriculum delivery, student assessment, art displays, parental communication, and maintaining records while upholding school

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree and PA Art Education (PK-12) Teacher Certification. If certification is from a different state, PA certification must be obtained within a determined timeframe
• Demonstrated competence as a classroom teacher
• Knowledge of art curriculum and concepts
• Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Knowledge of basic computer operations
• Required Clearances include Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year of receipt
• Meets criteria for employment in a PA Public School

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school art curriculum consistent with CCS goals and objectives
• Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, design, and other appropriate learning activities
• Provides instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs
• Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids
• Instructs students in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes
• Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' work for the school and the community
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by CCS and applicable laws
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Enforces the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage Code
• Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students' information, progress, and records
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or school administrator
• Abides by the CCS Employee Manual, CCS policies and procedures, and all current PA Public School expectations

Skills

Classroom teaching

Communication with students

Organization

Self-evaluation

Basic computer operations

Clearances compliance

Education

PA Art Education PK-12 Certification

Four-year college degree

Job description

Collegium Charter School in Exton, PA seeks a dedicated Art (Secondary) teacher. This full-time, salaried position reports to the Principal and focuses on developing students' artistic expression, creativity, and aesthetic understanding within a compliant framework.

The role requires PA Art Education PK-12 certification and a four-year degree. Responsibilities include curriculum delivery, student assessment, art displays, parental communication, and maintaining records while upholding school