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Job Position: Middle School Art Teacher
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19134
Description:
Birch Agency is seeking an Art Teacher to join our team
The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.
Skills & Qualifications:
Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history
Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing and painting
Understands the versatility of acrylic paints: dry brushing, staining, layering, underpainting, monoprinting
Understands a variety of "masters"techniques
Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art
Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique
Provides individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
Instructs students in proper care and use of tools and equipment
Organizes storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
Evaluates each student's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports
Selects and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' work for the school and the community
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university
Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in Art Education PK-12
Birch Agency is hiring special education teachers for positions throughout Pennsylvania and the United States. We provide special education services to public, private, and charter schools. We provide excellent benefits and compensation. To learn more about this job opportunity or other intervention specialist/special education teacher positions with our company, please submit your resume.
Daniel Mercado
Birch Agency | Recruiter for the Northeast Region
Cell Phone: 407-761-9741
Office: 727-614-0209
Fax:727-645-4818
Email: dmercado@birchagency.com
www.birchagency.com
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