Visual Arts Teacher

Visual Arts Teacher Greenwich Public Schools seeks a visual arts teacher for Greenwich High School. Position Purpose To provide an instructional program that will help students to: Create, perform, and respond with understanding to the arts Appreciate the importance of the arts in expressing human experiences Be prepared to apply their arts knowledge and skill throughout their lifetimes Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as ability to differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles Knowledge of and experience teaching to the National Core Arts Standards Ability to use a computer network system and software applications as needed Ability to organize and coordinate work Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents/guardians Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work Essential Responsibilities Administers school art curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for art instruction Provides instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art, art appreciation, and what constitutes art Utilizes a variety of social-emotional and art therapeutic strategies to engage all diverse learners in the school Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including those of students with special needs Conducts individual and small-group instruction as needed Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes Creates learning opportunities through which students can analyze and evaluate artistic expression both intellectually and emotionally Reviews and implements modifications, accommodations, and intervention plans for all students, both general education students and special education students Equipment Use of district-issued digital tools. Qualifications Profile CT State Certification, or certifiability, in Art, Grades PreK-12 (#042) required Experience with teaching clay preferred Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.