Art Teacher Jobs in Brooklyn, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Elementary Education
• ND Teaching License, certified for visual arts, with applicable endorsement(s)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor degree in Art Education
• Two to three years teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations

Responsibilities

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Keeps up to date sub notes/plans available.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere that is consistent with the philosophy of the building administrative team.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate and accurate records and prepares progress reports using District-approved software and programs and as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Plans and coordinates the work of paras, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of student's work.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior in collaboration with building principal to help ensure safety and positive school climate.
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.
• Supervising and monitoring recess to ensure students' safety, promote positive social interactions, and foster a healthy and inclusive play environment.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible