Full-time
K-4
On-site
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced art teacher who will create a joyful classroom culture that supports deep thinking, creative risk-taking, and social-emotional learning. An ideal candidate would be dynamic, willing, and able to collaborate closely with colleagues, and experienced in elementary art best practices.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Designing, planning and delivering child-centered, culturally responsive curriculum and assessments guided by the California Content Standards for Visual Art.
- Developing curricula using a backward design approach, incorporating effective strategies for differentiation and assessment.
- Adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Collaborating with grade-level teachers on integrated curricula to enhance each grade level’s program.
- Working with the Upper School art teacher, the Fine Art Committee, and parent volunteers on displaying works of art, including the 4th grade Showcase event, during a Spring school-wide Arts Festival.
- Writing reflective reports for each Lower School student for mid-year and end-of-year reports.
- Planning trips and special projects to support the art program.
- Supervising students during “Open Art” at morning recess time for students who need extra time to complete projects.
- Being a positive and contributing member of the professional community at Burke’s: performing supervisory duties, and attending weekly Grade Level Lunch and faculty meetings as well as all Professional Development days.