What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Lower School Art Teacher position at St. James Academy?
POSITION: Part-Time Lower School Art Teacher
Reports to: Lower School Head
Responsibilities:
Educational
- Develops and implements a creative Art program for students in PreK through 5th grade, gearing the program to address the needs, special talents, styles, and pace of learning of the individual child and the collective class.
- Promotes a classroom environment that encourages artistic exploration, self expression, and creativity.
- Responsible for keeping an organized learning environment, including setting up and maintaining the classroom learning centers and preparing and/or obtaining needed supplies, materials, etc.
- Conducts him/herself in a professional manner at all times which reflects the mission and philosophy of the Academy.
- Ensures that adequate and complete lesson plans are available for a substitute for a planned or unplanned absence.
- Establishes and maintains effective partnership with parents through conferences, conversations and consistent and frequent communication. Keeps parents informed about classroom activities and the individual development of their children.
- Ensures the safety of the children at all times.
- Treats children, parents, faculty, staff, and administration with dignity and respect and practices positive approaches to discipline, as outlined in the Academy’s Discipline Policy.
- Keeps the Lower School Head apprised of children’s progress, potential problems, or needed consultation between parents, teachers, and the Lower School Head.
Administrative
- Organizes and displays student artwork throughout the school.
- Maintains students' grades and reports these grades on report cards according to established procedures.
- Attends all regularly scheduled and additional faculty meetings and liturgies
- Responds to communication regarding students within 24 hours
- Responsible for the orderly arrangement, appearance, and décor of his/her classroom; maintaining sanitary conditions for faculty and students.
- On a rotating basis, will be responsible for assuming the supervision duties of arrival and/or departure carpool, recess, lunch, etc. as assigned or needed.
Professional
- Participates in recommended training programs, conferences, seminars, courses, and other professional development opportunities to further enhance professional and personal growth.
- Must be willing to fully participate with the Lower School Head in performance evaluations and in assessing development activities and personal improvements needed to ensure continuing professional and personal growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Art Education, Fine Arts, or any related field.
- A Masters degree in early childhood education preferred
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and AD&D paid for by the Academy
- 403b Contribution- 2.5% match after 1 year of service
- FSA Contribution option for health or dependent care
- Tuition Remission
- Free Before and After-Care costs for an employee’s children who attend SJA
- Tuition Reimbursement for Graduate programs
- Professional Development
Schedule:
- 4 days per week (Flexible) from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Compensation:
- Between $36K and $59.2K depending on education and years of teaching experience.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $36,000.00 - $59,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36,000 - $59,000