K-6 Visual Arts Curriculum Consultant

Birch Academy; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Academy in Manchester, NH seeks a Visual Arts Consultant to support K-6 curriculum delivery. This role involves organizing materials, tools, and demos, and ensuring engaging, standards-aligned art instruction.

The consultant will provide on-site guidance at least twice monthly, foster collaboration with teachers and SPED staff, and assist with student displays and instructional handouts and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Art, Visual Arts, or comparable degree.
• NH certification to teach in Visual Arts.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels (K-6).
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

Responsibilities

• Provides materials and curriculum that are engaging and age appropriate for students (K-6)
• In person consultation on-site minimum 2x per month- required.
• Regular and predictable attendance and presence at respective center is an essential requirement of position.
• Provides learning experiences in the area of visual arts guided by the NH state curriculum guidelines and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to a student’s learning and involvement.
• Ability to design, evaluate, and enhance curriculum and materials as appropriate.
• Promotes a collaborative environment between parents, clients, and staff.
• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgements about art.
• Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing and painting and media techniques.
• Provides individual and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Plan and display art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students work for the school and community.
• Prepare and train SPED teacher on standards-based science lessons in Grades K-6 with the support of classroom teachers.
• Clearly communicate the learning objectives and the importance to learning.
• Work collaboratively with district level staff to review and revise science curriculum and coordinate ordering and purchase of materials.
• A qualified applicant will be knowledgeable in the content area standards and demonstrate a commitment to bringing learning to life for students of all ability levels.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Driver's license

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art/Visual Arts

NH Visual Arts teaching certification

Endorsement 0200

Job description

Birch Academy in Manchester, NH seeks a Visual Arts Consultant to support K-6 curriculum delivery. This role involves organizing materials, tools, and demos, and ensuring engaging, standards-aligned art instruction.

The consultant will provide on-site guidance at least twice monthly, foster collaboration with teachers and SPED staff, and assist with student displays and instructional handouts and demonstrations.