Art Teacher

Overview

Learn It Academic Services is one of the leading providers of Title I programs to public, private and charter schools across the country. We value education professionals who exhibit collaboration, integrity and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful!

Academic Intervention is seeking an experienced full-time Art Teacher to join our team in a Bronx public school. Academic Intervention Art teachers teach basic art principles, demonstrate and observe students' follow-through. You will challenge students to use their own creative thinking. The art teacher will work closely with both Academic Intervention Program Managers and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to the students.
• Develop lesson plans that are age appropriate for each group
• Plan and facilitate workshops for students focused on art
• Supervise groups of students
• Explain techniques and safety procedures for youth participants and demonstrate appropriate use of materials and equipment.
• Assist with program set-up and clean up.
• Assist with drills to practice site-evacuation/emergency procedures and capable of implement such procedures.
• Oversee progressive development of student skills leading to a final project.
• Take attendance.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Evaluate activity to determine if they are producing desired results and adapt accordingly.
• Adapt instructional methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Encourage positive character development in all youth.
• Perform admin duties and work on special events

Hours are 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday with potential to work in afterschool program

Qualifications

• Certified as Teaching Artist
• Bachelor's Degree
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in desired activity and have prior experience successfully working with K-12 youth groups.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must have the ability to lead participants in-group activities, especially leading enrichment and recreational activities.
• Possess imagination, a sense of humor, patience, conviction, sincerity, enthusiasm, initiative, self-control, adaptability, willingness to learn, integrity, and ingenuity.
• Demonstrated experience and interest in the field of education and youth development.
• Minimum of two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
• Candidates who are qualified to lead instruction in more than one activity are preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to employment history and criminal background check.
• Demonstrate appreciation and understanding of group management and child development.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow and execute schedules and activity lesson plans

Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.