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VISUAL ARTS TEACHER - FAME Afterschool Arts Academy

Employer
Bridgeport Public Schools
Location
Bridgeport, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
  • 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."

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