Elementary Art Teacher

Mission: The mission of Hyde Park Schools is to provide a Christ-centered foundation of Biblical truth integrated in strong college-preparatory academics and well-rounded extracurricular programs.

Employee Profile:

The employee shall possess characteristics that reflect:

• Acceptance without reservation of the Hyde Park Schools Statement of Faith
• A lifestyle of biblical integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of Social Emotional Learning
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness
• The ability to build trust and rapport with students, parents, and faculty
• The desire to grow personally, spiritually, and professionally

Job Description:

Hyde Park Schools seeks to hire an Elementary Art Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. This position could be part-time or full-time with an emphasis on the younger grades. Preferred candidates will have a passion for working with children in a collaborative community that encourages each child to meet his or her own potential. Qualified candidates will have at least a Bachelors degree in education or related field. A state issued Teachers Certification in the appropriate area or grade level is preferred. All Hyde Park faculty are expected to have a commitment to continued professional growth to meet the needs of the 21st century classroom through educational articles, research, and professional development opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage students in their learning through expressive language, visual demonstrations, and hands-on opportunities using best practice techniques and the integration of technology
• Collaborate with colleagues on horizontal and vertical curriculum planning and cross-curricular learning opportunities
• Encourage and support student participation in class discussions, group projects, and individual assignments
• Incorporate differentiated instruction into classroom learning opportunities with a focus on each childs unique learning style and development
• Assess student learning through the use of both informal and formal formative and summative assessments
• Maintain a physical classroom environment which is visually engaging, well-organized, encourages learning, and is free from distractions
• Guide students in their social emotional development with a focus on developing self-management, making good choices, and setting well-defined classroom and schoolwide expectations
• Foster healthy parent communication through email correspondence and phone calls, classroom newsletters or webpage, and parent/teacher conferences
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and administrators which include both constructive feedback and mentoring of others
• Assist in planning and implementing fine arts fairs each semester
• Attend weekly chapel service with students
• Other duties as assigned