Art Teacher (Full Time)

Atlanta Classical Academy • Atlanta, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Atlanta Classical Academy seeks a full-time Art Teacher. This position focuses on our lower school students building a love for art, as well as developing the skills needed to do art well, is the primary responsibility. Teachers are expected to demonstrate high moral character and have mastery of the subject(s) they teach. They will work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field from fully accredited college required

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in classical education is preferred, but not required
• Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
• They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education.
• And they will embody the school’s organizational values.
• We value the tenets of classical, liberal arts education; community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens; excellence in teaching and learning; the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the art curriculum found in the Core Knowledge sequence
• Guiding students to enjoy, appreciate, and interpret art in his/her daily life
• Encouraging and assisting students to acquire skills in art through a series of sequential experiences
• Encouraging students to develop their own creativity by providing opportunities for creativity
• Encouraging and promoting the coordination of art with other subject areas in the curriculum
• Determining the materials to be used in instruction and planning the best methods for presenting them
• Assisting in planning, preparing, and presenting programs, field trips, and festivals for the school
• Evaluating student performance in art
• Maintaining students' grades

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level