Elementary School Art Teacher (Half-Time) Position Available In Washington, Pennsylvania

Elementary School Art Teacher (Half-Time)
South Fayette Township School District
Elementary School – McDonald, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in South Fayette Township School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5183954

Application Deadline:

Jun 13, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Jun 5, 2025

Starting Date:

To Be Determined
Job Description
South Fayette Township School District
3680 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542; Fax (724) 693-2883
www.southfayette.org
Job Description

TITLE:

Elementary School Art Teacher (Half-Time)

REPORTS TO

Elementary School Principals

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate
Art certification, PK-12
3.0 or higher QPA
Proof of ongoing professional or educational experience
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Digital literacy

JOB GOALS

To develop in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual media, using skills and techniques appropriate to the student’s interests and abilities
To integrate art with other subject areas – specifically collaborating with other teachers to include the arts as part of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum
To utilize digital tools to engage students in innovative learning, including design opportunities
To develop the ability to make critical and aesthetic judgments
To foster behaviors that encourage creativity and creative problem-solving
To develop student abilities to identify and solve problems through visual art
To utilize art as a method to explore and appreciate our diverse world To create an elementary program and classroom environment that is developmentally appropriate for the elementary school-aged student
To motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for continued learning
To differentiate instruction within the classroom in accordance with each student’s ability and needs
To establish constructive relationships with parents, students, and other staff members
To establish collaborative relationships with parents, caregivers, students, and other staff members
To bring new ideas to the elementary school art program in order to be future-focused, student-centered, and innovation-driven.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide instruction by which students develop the ability to make critical and aesthetic judgments about art.
Demonstrate skills in applying techniques using visual media.
Teach knowledge and skills as articulated in the district’s approved curriculum.
Function as an integral part of the teaching team by coordinating instruction, participating in the design of interdisciplinary instruction, accepting professional responsibilities, and assisting in the development of effective behavior modification strategies.
Plan and present art displays and exhibits designed to showcase students’ learning for the school and the community.
Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Facilitates opportunities for the continuous growth and development of the art program. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the learning needs of all students.
Provides different types of instruction as appropriate to adapt the curriculum to the need of each student.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences that provide a balance between teacher-led and student-centered learning.
Instruct students on the care and use of tools and equipment, and organizes materials, tools, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse while minimizing time for distribution and collection.
Establish and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluate students’ academic growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to convey the goals of the program and discuss students’ progress.
Identify student needs and coordinates with other staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Create an effective, safe, and attractive environment for learning.
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Select and requisition instructional materials; maintains required inventory records.
Budgets materials appropriately for curricular experiences, independent learning opportunities, and requests for projects/experiences by the administration. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Participate in curriculum development as required.
Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
Demonstrate computer literacy by providing all correspondence and written documentation using Google, Windows, and/or Mac based tools and applications.
Demonstrate computer literacy in using the administrative software program effectively to maintain and retrieve student information and attendance data and to maintain student grades and performance assessments (Canvas, PowerSchool, etc.).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the South Fayette Township Board of Education and the South Fayette Education Association.

EDUCATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the building principals and communicated to the Superintendent for review.

Position Type:

Part-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required