Teacher, Art - Exton, United States - Collegium Charter School

Collegium Charter School

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Exton, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Title:
Teacher, Art (Elementary)

Reports To:
Principal

Employee Type:
Full-Time, School Year Only, Salaried, Exempt

Summary

To develop students' interest, abilities, and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the visual arts, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation.

Responsibilities:

This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position.

The employee will be required to perform other duties requested by the supervisor and/or school administrator.

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 teacherprepared 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 recordkeeping, 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

Qualifications

A fouryear college degree and PA Art Education (PK12) 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 selfevaluation 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

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate depending on the specific site

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Benefits: