Description

Under the direction of the principal and the fine arts program coordinator, the art teacher will teach classes as scheduled, will co-ordinate art with other curricula, and will be involved with all schedule exhibits.

Responsibilities

-Conduct art classes as scheduled.

-Provide clear written plans on a weekly basis.

-Report on pupil progress through student report cards and student analysis sheets to principal-program advisor.

-Include sculpture, weaving and clay, along with two-dimensional activities.

-Articulate interdisciplinary art program with other cooperating teams.

-Be involved with school and community activities and exhibits.

-Implement art curriculum. Report implementation to the principal and program advisor as directed.

Qualifications

-Massachusetts certification in area of art.

-Demonstrated successful teaching in art.

-Demonstrated thorough knowledge of elements of art and successful techniques with emphasis on two-dimensional products in all media.

-Demonstrated successful teaching techniques in clay, sculpture and textiles.

-Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.

-Demonstrated successful techniques in integrating art program into the curriculum of other disciplines.

-Ability to communicate articulately and cooperatively with teachers, parents, and administrators.

-Knowledge and sensitivity to successfully mainstream the learning disabled.

Supplemental Information

The Andover Public Schools welcomes applications from a broad range of diverse candidates and is highly committed to the recruitment and hiring of teachers and administrators that represent the diversity of the student body.