Foster student growth in creativity, artistic expression, appreciation, and understanding of visual arts through drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and other age-appropriate art activities. This position contributes to the overall educational program by promoting creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, cultural awareness, and lifelong appreciation of the visual arts.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Teach art skills including drawing, painting, sculpture, design, art appreciation, art history, and exploration of various artistic media to elementary students. Plan and implement a balanced art program that maximizes instructional time, student engagement, creativity, and artistic exploration. Provide individual and small-group instruction to meet diverse student needs and encourage the development of individual artistic skills. Select and utilize a variety of age-appropriate and skill-appropriate artistic media, materials, techniques, and resources in alignment with state standards. Introduce students to a variety of artists, artistic styles, cultures, and traditions to develop an understanding and appreciation of diverse forms of artistic expression. Evaluate and document student growth, artistic development, understanding, and application of art concepts and techniques. Maintain responsibility for school-owned art equipment, materials, and supplies, including proper storage, inventory, maintenance, and arranging for repairs as necessary. Collaborate with staff and administration to plan and provide art displays, exhibitions, projects, and activities for assemblies, performances, special events, and school-wide initiatives. Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators regarding student progress, program goals, and expectations. Participate in the selection of instructional resources and the requisitioning and ordering of art materials, supplies, and equipment. Maintain a safe, organized, and accessible classroom environment appropriate for the use of art materials, tools, and equipment. Other duties as assigned by school Principal, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, or Superintendent.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Visual art concepts, techniques, processes, and artistic practices. Understanding of child development and age-appropriate instructional strategies for PreK-5 students. Familiarity with Kansas State Standards for Visual Arts Education. Awareness of diverse artists, artistic traditions, styles, cultures, and forms of artistic expression. Classroom management strategies and best practices for student engagement. Assessment methods to evaluate artistic growth, creative development, and student understanding. Appropriate procedures for the safe use, storage, and disposal of art materials and equipment.
Skills in:
Proficiency in a variety of visual art media, techniques, and processes. Ability to plan, organize, and deliver engaging art instruction. Adapting lessons for diverse learners and differentiating instruction. Strong classroom management and organizational skills. Competence in evaluating student progress and providing constructive feedback. Effective communication skills for interacting with students, families and staff. Technological skills for integrating digital tools and resources into art instruction.
Ability to:
Foster an inclusive, positive, and creative classroom environment. Motivate and inspire students to develop their individual artistic abilities and creative expression. Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and parents to support student success. Manage and maintain art materials, equipment, and resources responsibly. Adapt to changing instructional needs and environments. Uphold professional integrity and model ethical behavior.
Qualifications & Skills:
State of Kansas Teacher License with an endorsemnt in Art Education (PreK-12)
