Teacher: Art

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Teacher for Art to instruct students in various art disciplines such as painting and sculpture. The role includes developing lesson plans, maintaining an orderly classroom environment, and adapting instruction for diverse learners.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education, possess technology skills for virtual learning, and be able to engage with a bilingual population if applicable. A passion for facilitating student growth in the arts is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education is required.
• One year experience with virtual learning technology is preferred.
• Bilingual/biliterate knowledge required if assigned to bilingual program.

Responsibilities

• Instruct pupils in various art forms including painting and sculpture.
• Monitor space and discipline for effective learning.
• Prepare and present lesson plans and assignments.

Skills

Teaching techniques

Effective communication

Virtual learning technology

Diverse population engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video/Web Conferencing

Job description

Position Summary

Teacher: Art

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

Job Summary

Instructs pupils in art, such as painting, sketching, designing, and sculpturing; demonstrates method and procedure to pupils. Observes pupils' work to make criticisms and corrections. May direct planning and supervising of student contests and arrangement of art exhibits. Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and presents lesson plans, assignments, and instructional materials to students in an appropriate fashion. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Lectures, demonstrates and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by Board Policy/Administrative Regulation.
• Prepares, administers and corrects tests, and records results.
• Counsels pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise.
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
• Serves on special committees.
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings; and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

• One (1) year experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools if assigned to Virtual Academy.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives with special emphasis on teaching techniques.
• Knowledge of materials in field of specialization. Knowledge of current trends and research in field of specialization.
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to travel to/from Maryland sites as necessary at the expense of the employee, required for in‑person appearances at various intervals throughout the school year.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

• Bilingual/Biliterate in target language if assigned to bilingual program required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

No special vision requirements.

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time.

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements: None.