Classroom Teacher - Notre Dame de Sion Schools of Kansas City
| Position: | Classroom Teacher |
| Subject Area: | Art |
| Job Title: | High School Visual Arts Instructor |
| Job Location: | Notre Dame de Sion High School |
| Beginning: | Aug 07, 2024 |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| District: | Notre Dame de Sion Schools of Kansas City |
| Kansas City, MO 64109 | |
| Telephone: |
816-753-3810 |
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Job Description:
POSITION TITLE:High School Visual Arts Instructor (Digital & Film Photography, Introductory Art Classes)
A visual art instructor at Notre Dame de Sion High School provides high quality, innovative art instruction and is instrumental in our school goal to develop students who are well-rounded, faith-filled citizens and servant leaders. This is accomplished in an atmosphere of love, respect, hopefulness, openness, and by building connections through relationships.
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Commitment to Non-Discrimination & Diversity
Notre Dame de Sion is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a wide range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.
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The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.
Qualified candidates my view the complete job description and apply at Notre Dame de Sion Careers
POSITION TITLE:High School Visual Arts Instructor (Digital & Film Photography, Introductory Art Classes)
A visual art instructor at Notre Dame de Sion High School provides high quality, innovative art instruction and is instrumental in our school goal to develop students who are well-rounded, faith-filled citizens and servant leaders. This is accomplished in an atmosphere of love, respect, hopefulness, openness, and by building connections through relationships.
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
- Knowledge and understanding of and commitment to the Sion mission.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Art Education, Studio Art, or related field.
- Knowledge of best practices in instruction and curricular design for art, including photography, digital art, principle of design, experiential learning, authentic assessment, and standards-based curriculum development.
- Deep understanding of the specific needs of adolescent girl development, including social emotional needs.
- Demonstrated classroom management and facilitative skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with students, parents, faculty and staff.
- Flexibility in working with a variety of faculty across the divisions on faculty committees.
- Ability to set goals and accept professional feedback.
- Must demonstrate competency with school related technology.
- Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) or other accrediting agencies.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Effectively integrates professional standards Art education into everyday classroom instruction and curriculum design.
- Teach both digital and film photography courses (including dark room).
- Prepares and implements lesson plans for such instruction.
- Collaborates with faculty in all disciplines with an eye towards providing interdisciplinary opportunities.
- Employ a variety of progressive educational strategies that make learning engaging, experiential, productive, and enriching.
- Incorporates the skills from the Sion Success Outcomes into Math & Computer Science curriculum.
- Creates and teaches a two-week, place based, experiential learning course as a part of Sion's Deep Dive programming.
- Works with the Director of Arts, Academic Directors, and Principal towards the continual refinement and improvement of the Visual Art program.
- Map curriculum to MO GLE Standards and Sion Success Outcomes.
- Participates in general duties such as study hall supervision, class coverage for absent teachers, and supervision at after school events (i.e. dances, athletic events, etc.).
- Maintains current attendance and student records.
- Attends all required professional development, faculty and staff meetings, parent meetings, and any special meeting(s) requested by the administration.
- Continues personal and professional development conferences and other development opportunities to ensure that teaching practices remain current.
- Assists with other projects, programs and planning as assigned by the High School Principal.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination & Diversity
Notre Dame de Sion is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a wide range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.
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The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.
Qualified candidates my view the complete job description and apply at Notre Dame de Sion Careers
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
