Schenectady City School District - Schenectady, NY
posted 6 months ago
The SCSD is seeking an innovative Visual Arts Teacher for an exciting teaching opportunity in our district. This position is designed for educators who are passionate about the arts and understand the value of educating the whole child. The district has adopted a new K-5 ELA Curriculum that utilizes visual media and art as access points for students to build strong literacy skills. The Visual Arts Teacher will play a crucial role in this initiative by engaging students through various forms of visual arts, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, drawing, design, crafts, photography, video, filmmaking, and architecture. The ideal candidate will be familiar with using growth mindset practices in their classrooms, fostering an environment that cultivates student curiosity about the world. The Visual Arts Teacher will teach students how to perceive, understand, and reflect back in their art the realities of the human condition. This position requires a high degree of energy, creativity, and innovative thinking, as well as the ability to inspire young artists to be innovative, creative, and expressive. In addition to teaching art, the Visual Arts Teacher will engage students using culturally responsive practices and will be expected to model a growth mindset. The teacher will act as a facilitator and coach, supporting learning in the classroom and inspiring students to discover their artistic talents. The role also involves using students' lived experiences to guide instructional practices in the art classroom, ensuring that lessons are relevant and impactful.