Art Teacher - Part Time

This is not an all inclusive listing. This is a part time, one day/week position. Goal: To develop in each pupil an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, utilizing skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the pupil's interests and abilities; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of art. Responsibilities: 1. Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and 3-dimensional art following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities. 2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. 3. Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgements about art. 4. Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids. 5. Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balance program of instruction, demonstration, and working time. 6. Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities. 7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive studio environment. 8. To perform necessary non-teaching duties essential to the day-to-day operation of the school.