Elementary Visual Art Teacher at Hamilton County Schools

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Assessment Administration, Instructional Best Practices, Classroom Management, Student Ownership, Family Communication, Professional Learning Communities, Instructional Framework Adherence, Equity, High Expectations, Growth Mindset, Collaboration, Integrity, Art Education Standards

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Overview The mission of Red Bank Elementary is to ensure all students learn at high levels through the provision of high quality instruction and a positive culture where educators model and develop leadership, innovation, ownership, and never-give-up grit. We boast our collaborative culture and innovative resources as an award winning STEM Designation school with an eLab, Culinary Arts Lab, and Forest Program. Our collective commitments are: Shared Vision, Mission, and Values Relationships Collaboration Response to Intervention Collective Responsibility Continuous Improvement Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. Responsibilities Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts Education and design compelling learning experiences for all students. Establish clear learning targets and lesson plans for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments, administer district assessments, and consistently implement instructional best practices. When possible, make genuine curriculum connections with other academic subjects in instruction. As provided under the TN Academic Standards for Fine Arts “Present” domain, each grade level or course will exhibit art work up to two times per year. Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework, including: Ensuring Equity in Actions Setting High Expectations Building a Productive Classroom Culture Responsive Teaching and Learning The Music teacher may engage students in additional after-school activities including but not limited to guitar, chorus, or staging a musical. Classroom Culture: Build a safe and productive classroom culture that fosters student responsibility for classroom supplies and equipment. Positive relationships are evident, procedures are clear, and the classroom is safe and secure for learning to unfold. Student and teacher interactions promote a growth mindset and students take ownership of art processes, including clean-up. Family & Community: Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Inform parents when student art displays are available for public viewing. Professional Responsibilities: Actively participate in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order to improve teaching and student learning. Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school and district-wide Fine Arts department. Maintain an accurate supplies and equipment inventory. Qualifications Knowledge/Education/Experience: Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Art Education (K-5) or be upcoming graduates in an accredited teacher preparation program. If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree. Skills/Qualifications: Committed to high academic achievement, visual and artistic literacy, and high expectations for all students Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students Professional with high personal standards and integrity Compensation Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience. Salary Scale This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.

Responsibilities

The teacher must deeply understand Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts Education to design compelling learning experiences, establish clear targets, build aligned assessments, and implement instructional best practices. Responsibilities also include building a safe classroom culture that fosters student responsibility and actively participating in professional learning communities to improve teaching and student learning.