Art Teacher

Purpose To inspire creativity and self-expression while building foundational artistic skills. The middle school art teacher will foster a supportive classroom where students explore a variety of artistic methods, develop critical thinking, and gain an appreciation for the visual arts. Qualifications Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Professional License in the area of Art K-12 (810). Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting instruction and instructional environments which help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development Conducts lessons or instructional activities at a brisk pace, appropriate to students Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to provide and orderly and productive classroom environment Evaluates each student's performance and growth in knowledge and understanding, and prepares progress reports Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor Skills and Abilities Ability to meet the needs of all learners Knowledge of students' growth, development, and learning Understanding the growth and development of students to which he/she is assigned Ability to motivate students Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments Ability to adapt to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations