Job Summary: The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.

 

 

Job Description:

 

The Art Teacher will perform all or some of the following job descriptions:

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school.
• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art.
• Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting.
• Provide 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.
• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Organize storage areas and control the use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize the time required for distribution and collection.
• Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records.
• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' work for the school and community.
• May sponsor exhibits from outside the school.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration