WIS Art Teacher

Western School Corporation - Russiaville, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Russiaville, IN

Educational Services

About the position

The Western School Corporation is seeking a dedicated and passionate Art Teacher for the Western Intermediate School located in Russiaville, IN. This full-time position requires a certified elementary art teacher who is committed to fostering a creative and engaging learning environment for students. The Art Teacher will be responsible for planning and organizing instruction that aligns with both general and course proficiencies, ensuring that students develop their artistic skills and appreciation for visual arts. In this role, the teacher will utilize a variety of effective instructional strategies to promote desired student proficiencies in art education. Regular assessment of student progress is essential, and the teacher will maintain accurate records while communicating ongoing progress to students, parents, and the community. The Art Teacher will also be responsible for organizing and managing the classroom environment to maximize learning opportunities, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills. Participation in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) is expected, and the teacher will utilize data to inform and drive instruction. A strong interest and experience in visual art education are crucial for this position, along with effective time management skills. The successful candidate will hold a current Indiana Teacher's License and will be expected to meet the professional responsibilities associated with this certification. The position is set to start as soon as possible and will continue through May 25, 2025, in accordance with the contract length.

Responsibilities

• Meets professional responsibilities of a certified elementary art teacher
• Plans and organizes instruction to achieve general and course proficiencies
• Provides effective instruction using a variety of strategies to achieve desired student proficiencies
• Assesses student progress and maintains records, communicating ongoing student progress in art education
• Organizes and manages the classroom environment to maximize learning
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with students, parents, and the community
• Demonstrates effective people skills
• Participates in Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
• Utilizes data to plan and drive instruction
• Exhibits strong communication, teaching, and time management skills
• Shows interest and experience in visual art education

Requirements

• Current Indiana Teacher's License
• Strong communication skills
• Effective teaching skills
• Time management skills
• Interest/experience in visual art education

Benefits

• Salary according to the salary schedule and benefit package per agreement of Western School Corporation and Western Education Association