Academy - Lower School Art Teacher (K-5) - Interim

Under general supervision, instructs students grades K-5 in visual arts, social, behavioral and other educational skill areas.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education. TN State licensure required.

Experience: 2-3 years teaching experience in art preferred.

Qualifications: Demonstrates excellent personal art skills, modeling the life of a Christian Artist reflecting the Creator Artist.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing lesson plans
• Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions and laboratory experiences
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using appropriate equipment, materials, books, art materials, etc.
• Provides instruction, which infuses God's Word
• Review, analyze and evaluate the history, background and assessment of pupils in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs
• Provide group and individual instruction to motivate students and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities
• Maintain appropriate standards of student behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures
• Review, analyze, evaluate and report student academic, social and emotional growth
• Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents and administrators regarding student progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program
• Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate student learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social and emotional growth opportunities
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, equipment and learning aids
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision and consultation activities
• Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
• Work effectively with staff, students and the public
• Work autonomously
• Organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks

Job Related Skills:

• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the academic discipline.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching the courses assigned.
• Ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively and appropriately integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.