Description
Holy Trinity School, in Wallingford, CT, is seeking a part-time Art teacher. Responsibilities would include creating an engaging learning environment that fosters academic growth and performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the Archdiocese of Hartford's curriculum and the mission, vision and values of Holy Trinity School. The teacher is responsible for the teaching of Art to Pre-K through Grade 8 students.
Primary Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Plan for and implement instructional methods which motivate and enable each child to achieve learning objectives.
- Establishing and maintaining the environment required to motivate and to enable each child to achieve learning objectives.
- Maintain weekly lesson plans and progress notes that monitor student learning.
- Be diligent about documenting all incidents and noteworthy behaviors.
- Complete and respond to request made by the Principal within 48 hours of a written request.
Personal Qualities and Special Characteristics:
- Have a warm, supportive, attitude towards children.
- Be reliable.
- Be respectful and professional when dealing with colleagues and families.
- Arrive to be in the classroom ready to work at the beginning of the day and remain until the teaching shift is complete.
Requirements
Requirements
- Meet the requirements of a bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum successful teaching experience of 2 years.
- Hold Teaching Certification in Art/Fine and Performing Arts.
- Be a practicing Catholic.
- Use a wide range of teaching methods to enhance each students’ learning abilities.
- Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children/have excellent communication skills.
- Have a positive attitude.
- Work cooperatively/collaborate with all other teachers at Holy Trinity School.
- Be willing to take directions, instruction and be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.
- Be willing to perform other duties as required by the Principal and Archdiocese of Hartford.
- Patience, flexibility and love for children.
- Strong time management skills.
Summary
Holy Trinity School Mission Statement
To communicate Gospel values, to provide an academic program of excellence, and to develop a faith community which encourages respect for self, others, and the global community, establishing lifelong learners who have the skills to succeed beyond the classroom.