Position Type:
Teaching
Date Posted:
11/9/2021
Location:
Harding High School
Date Available:
21-22 School Year
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Bridgeport Public SCHOOLS
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604
2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
FAME Afterschool Arts Academy
VISUAL ARTS TEACHER
Harding High School
Part Time Position
January 2022 June 2022
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides an atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for artistic and intellectual growth Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect program goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one's students. Designs lessons that provide opportunities for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems. Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students. Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students. Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills. Monitors and evaluates students' progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives. Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction. Involves parents in the assessment of their children's progress and needs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Classroom Supervision: Create space for students to explore their creative side and feel safe. Promote positive self-concept in each student; provide encouragement to each student to develop his or her full potential. Understand social and emotional adjustments of students. Promote student awareness and respect for different cultures. Maintain records of individual students' progress through appropriate assessments. Provide feedback throughout the process. Maintain accurate student attendance and tardiness records.
Professional Responsibility Work in the interest of the students' physical and emotional welfare and to embrace a growth mindset. Keep inventory of materials, equipment and supplies and work with school administration to order supplies and maintain the dance studio space. Participate as appropriate in programmatic-community public performances. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people. Communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required certification: Art, Grades PK-12 (042); Master's degree preferred. Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred. Experience in the use of educational technology. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
Hourly rate: $38.50
Hours : Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 2:45pm - 4:45pm from January 2022 June 2022
Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' AppliTrack system:
https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp
"Bridgeport Public Schools is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."