Art Teacher (Immediate Hire)

Durham Charter School • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Art Teacher at Durham Charter School is responsible for providing high-quality art education to students in grades K-9. This role emphasizes teaching fundamental art skills, fostering aesthetic appreciation, and integrating art with core educational subjects. The teacher will engage students in various artistic techniques and promote a positive learning environment while collaborating with faculty and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education or related field.
• North Carolina teaching certification.
• 11+ years of classroom experience in education, preferably in art or fine arts.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in education or fine arts.
• Experience with classroom management and teaching diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental skills in art, ensuring students meet the North Carolina Essential Standards for the appropriate grade.
• Instruct students in proper selection, care and use of tools, materials, props, and equipment.
• Provide instruction that allows students to develop aesthetic concepts and appreciate different themes, styles and forms of artistic expression.
• Introduce students to the Masters, exposing them to the variety of techniques used.
• Demonstrate techniques in drawing and painting.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction that adapts the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities.
• Integrate online and computer technology into the curriculum to promote student learning.
• Work with fellow faculty members to reinforce core classroom education during art classes.
• Introduce students to various interdisciplinary connections and life applications of the visual arts.
• Provide opportunities for students to see the work of local artists and invite them to share their work and demonstrate techniques.
• Co-plan and present displays designed to exhibit students' work for the school and community, including at least one school-wide art show per year.
• Participate in individual learning plans and monitor student performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic appreciation.
• Maintain ongoing communications with parents/guardians and school counselors on individual student progress.
• Maintain the classroom to promote positive student behavior and a consistent learning environment.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Healthy Start Academy.
• Protect the safety of students and student confidential information as required by Healthy Start Academy.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs, such as after school art club.
• Select and requisition instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records.
• Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse.
• Prepare lesson plans for substitute teachers in the event of an anticipated work absence.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health insurance provided for employees.
• Participation in an excellent state retirement system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees