Art Teacher (K-6)

ART TEACHER

Position Summary: Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the NJ Student Learning Standards. 

Principle Activities and Responsibilities:   

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on NJ Student Learning Standards;
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area;
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment;
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;    
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational programs;
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university is required.
• Proper New Jersey State teaching certifications for Art Teacher required. 
• Experience as an Art teacher is a plus.