Art Teacher Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Art Teacher Wilkinsburg School District Wilkinsburg, PA Job Details Full-time From $53,110 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teaching Certification Bachelor’s degree Teaching Entry level Full Job Description

WILKINSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 718

Wallace Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 Elementary Art Teacher

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Wilkinsburg School District is a small urban public school district with approximately 600 students. This position is a member of the Wilkinsburg Education Association and is subject to the conditions of employment as outlined in the negotiated contract. This position reports directly to the building principal. _ Summary _ Elementary art teachers prepare curriculum and provide instruction in art for students in elementary school. They plan age-appropriate activities for children in Pre-K through 6th Grade and evaluate student performance and progress. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students. Plans, teaches and assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs. Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard based assessments. Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities. Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with guidelines regarding student behavior management. Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students. Communicates regularly with parents. Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor. Demonstrates mastery of the content area. Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings. Performs other duties as required. Other Skills and Abilities The employee must possess the ability to maintain a high emotional energy and display enthusiasm for the elementary teaching and learning environment. Must develop effective coping strategies for dealing with the high expectations, frequent demands and significant responsibility of effectively educating large groups of young children. Must be able to react quickly in volatile situations and maintain composure even under stressful conditions. Must be able to advocate for students to create a positive learning environment. Possess imagination, patience, creativity, sound judgment, logical reasoning, and analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to make equitable decisions with sound emotional judgment. Must be able to concentrate with numerous interruptions. Maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community. Ability to understand and facilitate needs of various personality types. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District policies and professional obligations. Physical Demands When performing activities throughout the day related to the educating of students, the teacher spends the majority of the day standing in the classroom. He or she must walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc. Dealing with the students can entail kneeling or squatting, stooping, and bending from 50-70 degrees at the waist on an occasional to frequent basis. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects (textbooks and materials). The teacher often moves children’s desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. The teacher must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently. Positions may vary from standing, sitting, or walking. On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc. over smooth to uneven surfaces such as on asphalt, pea gravel, on the playground, or on the grass. The teacher must have manual dexterity to use office equipment, manipulate books and other learning materials, and assist students with various activities. The teacher must have repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding. Work Environment The work environment will vary from potentially very loud situations such as cafeterias and playgrounds to more moderate situations such as classrooms or large group professional settings. The majority of time will be spent indoors with consideration for adaptability to all weather conditions related to outdoor activities and/or travel. The employee must be able to work in air-conditioned and heated environments under florescent lighting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors’ Degree Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate for Art required Successful teaching experience at the elementary level (K-6). Demonstrate knowledge of youth and the ability to teach them Excellent collaborative skills Ability to support and promote sound instruction; demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching Ability to work cooperatively with parents, administrators, and other staff

START DATE

August 2025 Interested persons should mail or email a letter of interest, resume, certifications, and current clearances to:

Cindy Bogatay Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $53,110.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person