Universal Academy Art Teacher

Universal Academy Art Teacher Universal Academy Charter School Minneapolis, MN Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $50,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Teaching visual & performing arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Organizational skills Fine Arts Data collection Classroom Teaching Arts Full Job Description Universal Academy Art Teacher Job Summary The Art teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in art and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school and state guidelines. Art teacher duties and responsibilities

• Plan and develop art and art history curriculum adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Purchase art material and maintain inventory of art material.
• Organize storage area for art supplies and monitor use of material to minimize loss, misuse and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
• Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids and maintain required inventory records.
• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering and art history
• Provide individual and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities.
• Accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Provide Instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts, appreciation and ability to make qualitative judgments about arts.
• Understand the versatility of pencils, pens, charcoal brushes, watercolors, acrylic paints, oil paints, and other art material.
• Understanding of the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique
• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' art work for the school.
• Participate in curriculum development programs, such as after school art club. Qualifications
• Understanding of art theory and art history
• Ability to teach art to the students
• Excellent artistic skills
• An art portfolio showing a range of art samples in various mediums. Other
• Complete daily student attendance, enter grades, complete progress reports online
• Complete weekly quiz trackers for collecting data on students' academic progress.
• Attend quarterly academic data meetings to discuss students' academic data
• Talk to parents about their children's progress
• Document parent teacher communication
• Attend weekly professional development trainings
• Maintain required paperwork for individual student files, attendance, safety drills, incident reports, and other necessary records. Skills/Personal Attributes
• Artistic skills
• Demonstrated art abilities and knowledge of various art techniques.
• Desire to teach elementary and secondary school-aged students and ability to adapt to their developmental status
• Ability to use technology i.e. smart boards, knowledge of Microsoft office
• Ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, art demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to traverse school facility and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.

Preference:

Bachelors or Master's degree in

Fine Arts Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person