The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each pupil an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with State frameworks; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of art.

Job Description:

The Art Teacher will perform all or some of the following Job description:

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art, following the course of study adopted by the School Committee, and other appropriate learning activities

• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school

• Provide instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art

• Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids

• Oversee personnel as designated by the Principal or the Superintendent

• Develop instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time

• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities

• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive student environment

• Instruct pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment

• Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection

• Evaluate each pupil’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports

• Select and requisitions books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintains required inventory records

• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils’ work for the school and the 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

• Maintain an auditable record of pupil attendance and make daily reports of pupils absent each period

• Assign citizenship and scholarship marks

• Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress

• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration.

Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill For Art Teacher Job

• Two years work experience as a Art Teacher.