K-8 Art Teacher, Berkley Shared Services
On-site · Detroit, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
K-8 Art Teacher (Shared Time) plans, implements, teaches, and assesses a comprehensive program of study in Art Education for grades K-8.Responsibilities include planning daily lessons, delivering instruction, assessing pupil progress, managing classroom environment, using diverse instructional strategies, leveraging community resources and guest speakers, maintaining attendance and grades records, and communicating progress to parents. The role requires creating a positive, respectful learning environment and participating in professional development, faculty committees, and district improvement efforts. A valid Michigan teaching certificate with Art Education endorsement is required, with fingerprinting as part of the safety process.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Art Education endorsement
- Demonstrated coursework and/or specific experience necessary for posted assignment
- Able to plan for and deliver effective instruction, manage student behavior and classroom environment, assess productively, and self-reflect on instructional effectiveness
- Demonstrate evidence of recent coursework and/or in-service activities directed toward improving professional competence
- Plan, implement, teach, and assess a comprehensive program of study
- Plan and develop appropriate pre- and post-instruction assessments to evaluate each pupil's progress
- Plan for appropriate use of materials and resources that motivate students to learn
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior necessary to provide an orderly and productive instructional environment conducive to teaching and learning
- Organize classroom space and manage classroom instruction and procedures so students know what they are expected to do and learn
- Create a learning environment of mutual respect and rapport that supports learning, as well as a sense of physical and emotional safety for all
- Provide behavioral directions in a calm, clear, and professional manner
- Use a variety of well-researched strategies so students enjoy an engaging, positive, and effective culture for learning
- Provide students with opportunities to expand their awareness through access to community resources, field trips, presentations, and guest speakers
- Maintain an accurate record of student attendance reports, classroom grades, and all relevant/related professional duties
- Evaluate each pupil's performance, knowledge, and skills
- Instruct in a manner which balances lecture, student information sharing, discovery and inquiry and whole/small group instruction
- Use appropriate questioning and discussion techniques
- Engage students actively and meaningfully in their learning
- Maintain required inventory records of all classroom supplies
- Participate in faculty committees, community events, student activities, and professional development programs
- Reflect thoughtfully on teaching practices and modify plans and strategies to improve instruction
- Dialogue positively with colleagues to continue professional growth
- Build and maintain a positive rapport with students, staff and parents
- Actively contribute to building and district school improvement efforts
- Collect and utilize student data and share with students and parents to improve outcomes
- Develop a process to communicate with parents and students to share progress
- Applicants may email a cover letter and resume to Gary Yee, Supervisor for Shared Time Services
- DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Untill Filled
- fingerprinting requirement per school safety legislation
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