DYAD Elective Art Consultant

Third Future Schools•Texarkana, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Third Future Schools is seeking a DYAD Art Consultant for Westlawn Elementary in Texarkana, TX. This role is part of the DYAD Electives program, which provides students with experiential learning opportunities designed to build 21st-century skills. The Art Consultant will lead engaging elective art classes, bringing real-world knowledge and expertise to bridge the gap between classroom learning and community-based experience. The consultant will help students develop creativity, confidence, self-expression, problem-solving skills, and habits of success through hands-on artistic experiences and age-appropriate instruction.

Requirements

Skill, knowledge, and first-hand experience in art or a related creative field.
Ability to work effectively with students in a school setting.
Strong communication, organization, and classroom leadership skills.
Ability to provide structured, engaging, and experience-based learning.
Commitment to professionalism, consistency, and student engagement.

Responsibilities

Provide engaging, structured, and experience-based instruction in art.
Develop and provide their own curriculum aligned to the elective they teach.
Independently plan, lead, and manage a class that reflects both their expertise and the expectations of the DYAD program.
Create a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment.
Actively teach, monitor, and engage students throughout the class period.
Maintain strong classroom management and uphold school expectations.
Ensure students are participating in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.
Communicate professionally with campus staff and leadership.
Be prepared, consistent, and dependable in daily instruction.
Use their expertise to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences.
Contribute positively to the culture of the school and the integrity of the DYAD program.
Create opportunities for parents and families to see and celebrate what students have accomplished through art showcases, presentations, displays, or other demonstrations of learning.