Elementary Art Teacher

Franklin Special School District•Franklin, TN

50d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide art instruction to all students by incorporating a variety of teaching strategies and integrating other subject matter into daily instruction.

Requirements

Bachelors' of Science in Art Education Degree or Higher in Art Education.
Ability to integrate technology in instruction.
Have good communication & strong classroom management skills.
Two or more years of teaching experience in an elementary setting
Effectively communicate with various stakeholders
Ability to care for children
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Nurture creative and mental growth for all children grades kindergarten through fourth grade.
Cultivate caring and cooperative attitudes among young artists.
Design and present instructional experiences that are developmentally appropriate for all students and meet them at their point of need.
Teach good craftsmanship in a wide variety of materials, processes, techniques, and skills including drawing, painting, printmaking, fibers, and sculpture.
Encourage children to express their thoughts feelings, and ideas while increasing visual literacy.
Expect students to recognize, define, identify, utilize, and analyze the seven elements of art in their work and in the work of others.
Relate the interdisciplinary connection of art to math, reading, music, dance, drama, science, social studies, and history across cultures and time.
Provide opportunities to study famous art and visit the Frist Center for the Visual Arts to see original works of art.
Collaborate with district art teachers, related arts specialists, special educators, and classroom teachers to understand, inspire and empower children to reach their full potential.
Provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each students
Develop a literate and informed student body in the visual arts
Provide skills and knowledge directly applicable to further specialized study and participation.
Provide understanding and attitudes which will allow children to perceive and respond to the aesthetic qualities in the visual arts.
Provide experiences which clearly define and demonstrate the interrelationship of visual art elements.
Provide art instruction for students in kindergarten - grade 4.
Instruct, inspire and help students express themselves through art.
Provide a balance of theoretical and practical knowledge of art theory, color theory, design, art history and other art-related subjects.