25-26 - Elementary School - General Art Teacher

Description:

School Year 2025-2026

Art - Elementary School General Art

Summary:
Baltz Elementary School seeking a highly-qualified, enthusiastic individual to serve as its General Art Teacher. The successful candidate will have excellent people skills, be self-motivated, have demonstrated ability to deliver lessons to support the curriculum goals in Art. The teacher will develop in each student an appreciation of art as a part of general culture.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement curricula to meet the Delaware Arts Standards in Art.
• Plan daily academic, differentiated lessons and implement specific strategies to teach students the fundamental principles of art and art theory.
• Be accountable for students' academic growth and achievement.
• Design and implement summative assessments to measure progress towards academic standards and formative assessments to drive instruction.
• Use assessment data to inform curricular and instructional practices.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
• Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their children's academic success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Art Education.
• Successful completion of Praxis I and II exams (unless holding an initial teaching license from the State of Delaware).
• Possess a strong background in art theory, and various disciplines within the field
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
• Must have the ability to work well with, and relate to, children of all ages.
• Possess the ability to convey enthusiasm and excitement for art to students to help instill them with a desire to learn.
• Ability to reflect upon teaching practices and respond to constructive feedback.
• Must be certified or eligible for certification through approved alternate routes

Required Certificate(s):

• Delaware Initial License or Continuing or Advanced
• Certified in K-6

REQUIREMENTS:
External Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Three letters of reference

Internal Candidates:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'

Closing Date: Until Filled

Contact Information:
Jacqueline K. Gallagher, Principal
Baltz Elementary School
302-992-5560
jacqueline.gallagher@redclay.k12.de.us

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