Elementary Visual Art Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • Chattanooga, TN

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking outstanding teachers who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. We are committed to excellence for every student and are looking for individuals to join our team of nearly 75 schools. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

Requirements

• Hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Art Education (K-5) or be an upcoming graduate in an accredited teacher preparation program.
• If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.
• Hold a bachelor's degree.
• Committed to high academic achievement, visual and artistic literacy, and high expectations for all students.
• Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families.
• Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students.
• Professional with high personal standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Deeply understand the Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts Education and design compelling learning experiences for all students.
• Establish clear learning targets and lesson plans for every lesson.
• Build rigorous and aligned assessments, administer district assessments, and consistently implement instructional best practices.
• Make genuine curriculum connections with other academic subjects in instruction when possible.
• Exhibit artwork up to two times per year for each grade level or course, as provided under the TN Academic Standards for Fine Arts “Present” domain.
• Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework, including: Ensuring Equity in Actions, Setting High Expectations, Building a Productive Classroom Culture, and Responsive Teaching and Learning.
• Build a safe and productive classroom culture that fosters student responsibility for classroom supplies and equipment.
• Foster positive relationships, clear procedures, and a safe and secure learning environment.
• Promote a growth mindset and encourage students to take ownership of art processes, including clean-up.
• Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families.
• Diligently inform parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children.
• Inform parents when student art displays are available for public viewing.
• Actively participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues to improve teaching and student learning.
• Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school and district-wide Fine Arts department.
• Maintain an accurate supplies and equipment inventory.

Benefits

• Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
• This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation.
• The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions.

What This Job Offers

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