Position Overview: The Integrated Arts Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in the environment and world around them through 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.
Essential Responsibilities, including but not limited:
Develop and implement an integrated arts program of inquiry, with age-appropriate planning that responds to and is supportive of the developmental needs of the students and that integrates art with environmental science/nature within the 2 strands of the IB PYP Arts Sequence:
Responding
Reflection
Presenting, sharing and communicating
Creating
Creative exploration
Communication
Self-expression
Personal and social development
Appreciate and enjoy working with children
Derive joy from teaching visual art
Establish and maintain a classroom environment which is prepared, yet flexible, organized and orderly
Utilize a wide range of art media and tools to allow for creativity, imagination and resourcefulness to be developed.
Be able to communicate with parents, colleagues, and students clearly and accurately both orally and in writing
Have a deep sense of community, be respectful of adults and children, understand and respect human differences, and support multicultural education
Understand the emotional, physical, and intellectual development of students
Promote direct student involvement and participation in all aspects visual arts expression
Set and monitor a classroom tone which motivates, stimulates, and inspires students, is sensitive to their needs and assumes appropriate behavior and respect for fellow classmates, teachers, and the school as a whole
Flexibility, dedication, and enthusiasm
Interest in language learning and other cultures.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in visual arts education from an accredited institution.
Master’s degree in visual arts education or 3 years of arts teaching experience preferred.
Experience as a full time elementary level teacher with 2 years preferred.
Academic-level proficiency in English is required
Benefits Package:
Generous Paid Time Off
10 Personal/Sick Days
11 Federal Holidays
Chinese New Year
DC Emancipation Day
Insurance Benefits
100% Company covered Healthcare option
Dependent Coverage
FSA/HSA Options
100% Company Covered Life Insurance Option
Short & Long term Disability Insurance
Fully covered Dental Coverage
Work-Life Balance Assistance (UNUM)
Public Transit Assistance
Staff Preference Enrollment in Yu Ying
On-Site Daycare (Ages 0-4)
Professional Development Opportunities
Annual Bonus Opportunities/Monetary Rewards
3% 401K Match
Terms of Employment: 10 month schedule
Working Environment: In-school. The role is based on-site and will grow to include another campus, which will result in interaction with students, parents and staff.
Physical Demands: This role may contain physical demands that would require reasonable accommodations to be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities of the job. Should reason be required, the HR department must be notified to discuss the physical demands of the job.
* Washington Yu Ying PCS reserves the right to change and update policies, procedures, protocols and this job description/agreement and any addenda as needed. Employees will be notified in a timely manner of such changes by email or in staff meetings and provided an updated copy of this job description/agreement.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
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