Inspiring Middle School Art Educator

Easton, Redding, Region 9; Easton (CT); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Helen Keller Middle School in Connecticut is seeking a passionate full-time art teacher for grades 6-8. The role centers on inspiring creativity and building technical skills across art mediums in a positive, inclusive classroom.

The ideal candidate holds a CT Art Education certification, a Bachelor's in Art Education, and experience with middle school students. Responsibilities include curriculum development, assessments, exhibitions, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Art Education or related field.
• CT teaching certification in Art Education (CT #042).
• Ability to teach grades 6-8 and foster creativity.
• Experience with middle school students preferred.
• Knowledge of art techniques, mediums, and history.
• Experience safely loading, firing, and maintaining studio kilns preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and community.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement a standards-aligned art curriculum.
• Create diverse lesson plans and assess student progress.
• Foster an inclusive classroom and encourage collaboration.
• Display student artwork in exhibitions.
• Collaborate to integrate art across the curriculum.
• Maintain a safe, well-stocked art studio.
• Engage with parents and community about arts education.

Kenntnisse

Classroom management

Student engagement

Art techniques

Art history

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Assessment & feedback

Technology in art

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Art Education

Tools

Studio kilns

Digital art tools

Jobbeschreibung

Helen Keller Middle School in Connecticut is seeking a passionate full-time art teacher for grades 6-8. The role centers on inspiring creativity and building technical skills across art mediums in a positive, inclusive classroom.

The ideal candidate holds a CT Art Education certification, a Bachelor's in Art Education, and experience with middle school students. Responsibilities include curriculum development, assessments, exhibitions, and collaboration with staff.