NRON0318771-6013
2024-09-16T00:00:00
2024-09-29T00:00:00
City School District of New RochelleEmbracing Diversity: Driving Success The City School District of New Rochelle is seeking a full year leave replacement for an Elementary Visual Arts Teacher for 2024-2025 School YearReports to: Principal; Director of Performing & Visual Arts ClassroomResponsibilities:• Plans, develops, and carries out a quality program of sequential instruction aligned to National and State Arts Standards in Visual Arts for elementary students, grades K-5• Provide opportunities for students to achieve in visual arts through two and three-dimensional projects • Familiarity and facility with art materials including but not limited to watercolors, colored pencils, cray pas, clay, clay tools, plaster, brushes, drawing pencils, drawing paper, etc.• Understands and can demonstrate techniques of a variety of “masters”• Provide individual and small and large group instruction to a variety of students• Ability to adapt instruction to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities• Instructs students in the proper care and use of art materials• Knows and can apply the elements of art and principles of design• Organizes the use, care, and storage of art materials and equipment to promote efficient use and minimize loss or spoilage of such materials• Recommend annually the purchase of classroom art supplies • Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to show students’ artwork at the school and within the community• Maintains appropriate records of student achievement for all students assigned to classes in the program • Collaborates with department colleagues districtwide and within the assigned schools to maintain and enhance the quality of arts instruction• Communicates with parents/guardians of students on a regular basis • Works with building and district administration to develop appropriate achievement goals for students in each grade level or group• Collaborates with colleagues within and outside the arts department in the district on school or district initiatives • Perform such other duties as directed by the Director of Performing & Visual Arts or building administration. Qualifications:• Holds New York State Certification in Visual Arts• Demonstrated excellence in teaching• Demonstrated knowledge of artistic media appropriate for elementary students.• Superior organizational skills• Understands successful techniques for motivating students• Professional proficiency in a specific media• Demonstrated computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and artistic software programs as needed NYS Certification is required at time of application. EOE: Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.Please do not send resumes to Human Resources.
Teacher
New Rochelle City School District
Lower Hudson Valley
Fixed