What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at Science Academy of Chicago?
We are currently looking for a well-qualified Art Instructor.
This position begins August 2024
Elementary & Middle School Art Teacher
- Knowledge of art history and different art genres in order to teach a range of art styles
- Introduce techniques and procedures for painting, sketching, designing and sculpting
- Impart knowledge on the history of art, illustration and commercial art through lectures and audio-video aids
- Plan contests and organize exhibitions/art shows
- Collaborate with grade level teachers and promote cross curricular projects
- Ability to communicate concrete and abstract concepts to students
- Ability to spot and cultivate creativity
- Create a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
- Monitor progress to ensure all students are demonstrating high rates of growth
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse social-emotional, cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
- Work closely with team members and parents to best meet the needs to students
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree, Illinois Professional Educators License Endorsement in the content area (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health (BCBS HMO or PPO), dental, vision, life, and 401(k) options are offered to full-time employees
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License:
- Illinois (Preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000