Administrative Skills, Art History, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Digital Art, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Painting (Arts & Crafts), Printmaking, Problem Solving Skills, School Buildings, Sculpture, Standards Development, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum
- Develop and implement standards-aligned art lessons that are engaging, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive.
- Teach a range of media (drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, printmaking, etc.).
- Integrate art history, contemporary artists, and cross-curricular connections.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
- Assess student progress using a variety of tools and provide timely feedback.
Classroom Environment & Culture
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive art studio that promotes creativity and risk-taking.
- Uphold and reinforce schoolwide PBIS expectations through positive, proactive strategies.
- Use restorative practices to build relationships, repair harm, and guide students through reflective problem-solving.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe classroom, including proper material use and storage.
Collaboration & Professional Learning
- Partner with grade-level teams, administrators, and support staff to enrich schoolwide arts integration.
- Participate in professional development related to curriculum, PBIS, restorative practices, and RULER/SEL frameworks.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and school events.
- Attend required meetings, duty assignments, and school functions.
School Community & Enrichment
- Support and contribute to school events, art shows, family nights, and student showcases.
- Manage and maintain art supplies, equipment, and budget.
- Provide opportunities for student leadership and artistic expression across the school building.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Art Education or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Valid state teaching certification in Visual Arts (or eligibility).
- Demonstrated experience teaching or working with children in a school, community, or arts program.
- Strong understanding of art techniques, classroom management, and culturally responsive practices.
- Commitment to equity, creativity, and the belief that all students can learn and thrive in the arts.
- Experience with restorative and trauma-informed practices.
- Ability to integrate technology and digital art tools.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Passion for creating a joyful, creative environment where students shine.
External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org. Internal candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link on Interfaces.
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