GCCN0234182-0001
2022-07-25T00:00:00
2022-07-25T00:00:00
Green Chimneys is hiring an Art Teacher in our Education department! Green Chimneys School offers a fully integrated approach that includes a complete staff of educators, clinicians, social workers, therapists, farm and wildlife experts, and outdoor specialists who are trained in social skills development, behavior management techniques to assist students in self-regulation skills, and crisis prevention and intervention. The ideal candidate will be able to help all students gain further knowledge of art. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:• Create and implement lesson plans that teach art education to students with developmental disabilities• Maintain and keep records of quarterly and yearly progress for each student• Complete all necessary reports and documentation as per agency standards• Discuss various artistic approaches and traditions and encourage students to express themselves artistically• Maintain supplies and equipment that pertain to art• Engage students in the creative process and foster their talents, while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design, and art history• Evaluate and assess each student’s level in art education skill• Work cooperatively with all departments in our agency and communicate student concerns with the treatment team and supervisor• Responsible for the accountability and supervision of all students at all times• Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting• Understand the versatility of acrylic paints: dry brushing, staining, layering, underpainting, monoprinting• Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media techniqueJob Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration etc. required. Master’s in Art Education preferred. Prior field placement in special education preferred. NYS Teacher's Certification or will consider uncertified candidates who are able to meet NYS Teacher Certification requirements within 18 months.
Teacher
Green Chimneys
Lower Hudson Valley
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