Major Duties & Responsibilities 

• Plan and implement motivating lessons in Art, which reflect knowledge of curriculum and students’ interests and abilities. 
• Implement rules for behavior and classroom procedures and routines. 
• Evaluate students' performance, including academic, behavioral and social-emotional. 
• Prepare student reporting, which includes narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs. 
• Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs. 
• Communicate regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress. 
• Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning and actively pursue professional development rooted in individual and schoolwide goals. 
• Demonstrates a desire to meaningfully integrate technology into the classroom. 
• Updates curriculum and materials as needed. 
• Participate in the school community, including faculty and committee work, and school duties. 
• Promote respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in education. 
• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including time, space, and materials for most effective learning. 
• Experience in differentiated instruction. 
• Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction; ability to incorporate 21st century skills. 
• Capable of generating high quality instructional materials. 
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. 
• Ability to integrate technology effectively into classroom instruction to enhance student learning. 
• Skilled in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and age-appropriate. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in art or education related field preferred.  
• Master’s Degree preferred. 
• Experience teaching Art is preferred.