Art Teacher (Elementary)

Elementary Art Teacher (Grades 3-5)Elementary art teachers provide instruction in a number of creative and challenging activities aimed at children in grades 1-8. As an elementary art teacher, you'll develop daily lesson plans and introduce students to a number of traditional art forms, including dance, theater, drawing and sculpture. Through these lessons, you'll push students to think both critically and imaginatively. Additionally, you'll be responsible for acquiring and managing art supplies at your school. You may also be called upon to demonstrate your understanding of new technology, such as software and interactive technology programs. You may be asked to integrate art instruction with other subjects, such as math, science, geography and language arts.Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree w/ state approved teacher preparation program Art endorsement (K-12) Salary: 2026-2027 School Year Step 1, Level 1 BA: $52,268 Step 1, Level 6 MA: $56,074 Step 1, Level 9 MA+24: $58,098 For more salary information please view the attached link.Reports To: Building Principal or designeeFLSA Status: ExemptPerformance ResponsibilitiesInstructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth needed for primary school by performing the following duties.Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.Teaches District approved curriculum daily.Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil daily.Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.Translates lesson plans into developmentally-appropriate learning experiences daily.Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals daily.Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicates these objectives to students.Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities daily.Assists students in establishing and maintaining standards of behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere daily.Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports as appropriate and required.Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and assists in developing strategies for individual education plans daily as needed.Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner daily as needed.Communicates regularly with parents outside of the normal classroom day by various means such as newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc. daily as needed.Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of teacher associates, parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips as needed.Works as a team member on building level committee and collegial activities within the building and District.Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.Terms of Employment: 180 days per the current collective bargaining agreementEvaluationWill be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Education and the Country Club Hills Education AssociationFollow state guidelines for teacher evaluations per HB 24A-5 and HB4510