Art Teacher - Preschool thru 5th Grade

Company: Rivendell School of Northern Colorado
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Preschool - 5th Grade Part-time Art TeacherReports To: Rivendell PrincipalPrepared by: Rivendell School
To apply for this position, please submit the Rivendell Application, your resume, letter of interest, and references to Rivendell School of Northern Colorado. Position closed by June 4th.Job Summary:Rivendell School is seeking an inspiring, creative, flexible Art teacher who is responsible for teaching art education to students from preschool through 5th grade. The art teacher will be responsible for creating and planning age-appropriate activities for our students while encouraging creativity and self-expression among students.Work Period: Academic School Year (August 15, 2022 - May 26, 2023)Please see the academic calendar for Holiday breaks and days offDaily Hours: 8:00-3:30 3 days a weekTotal Hours: 24 hours per week. Additional hours for Art show presentation once per year will be expected.Pay: Pay Range $19 to $24 per hourDepending on education and years of experience.Benefit Eligibility: Benefits are negotiableESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Plan, prep and teach Art curriculum and lesson plans for Preschool through 5th gradeTeach general art, ceramics, 3D design and integrated technologyMaintain scope and sequence for all grade levels, based on state and federal standards for art educationPrepare semester activity notes and report cards for every student in the schoolPrepare monthly content for parents' newsletters and online blog postsPlan and organize clay unit for all levels, including unloading and loading kiln outside of school hours (approximately 10 outside hours per year). Drive to Denver to buy clay and supplies.Maintain bulletin boards and hallway displays of student artworkStore and organize artwork for distribution to teachers to use in portfolios in the springPlan and organize the annual Art Show, including meeting with volunteers, assigning tasks, purchasing supplies, preparing & matting artwork, set up and taking down, and managing all aspects of the event (approximately 30 outside hours)Planning lessons on art and art history in accordance with student learning objectives.Preparing the classroom by gathering and setting up equipment.Recording and reporting on students' progress.Ensuring that the classroom is clean at the end of each day.Monitoring inventory and sourcing art supplies, as needed.Attending faculty and parent-teacher meetings.

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