Job Description

JOB TITLE:  Preschool - 5th Grade Part-time Art Teacher 

Reports To: Rivendell Principal                                                                                

Prepared by: Rivendell School         

To apply for this position, please submit the Rivendell Application, your resume, letter of interest, and references to holly@rivendell-school.org. Position closed by June 4th. 

Job Summary:

Rivendell School is seeking an inspiring, creative, flexible Art teacher who is responsible for teaching art education to students from preschool through 5th grade. The art teacher will be responsible for creating and planning age-appropriate activities for our students while encouraging creativity and self-expression among students. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prep and teach curriculum and lesson plans for PS through 5th grade
• Teach general art, ceramics, 3D design and integrated technology
• Maintain scope and sequence for all grade levels, based on state and federal standards for art education
• Prepare semester activity notes and report cards for every student in the school
• Prepare monthly content for parents' newsletters and online blog posts
• Plan and organize clay unit for all levels, including unloading and loading kiln outside of school hours (approximately 10 outside hours per year).  Drive to Denver to buy clay and supplies.
• Maintain bulletin boards and hallway displays of student artwork
• Store and organize artwork for distribution to teachers to use in portfolios in the spring
• Plan and organize the annual Art Show, including meeting with volunteers, assigning tasks, purchasing supplies, preparing & matting artwork, set up and taking down, and managing all aspects of the event (approximately 30 outside hours)
• Planning lessons on art and art history in accordance with student learning objectives.
• Preparing the classroom by gathering and setting up equipment.
• Recording and reporting on students' progress.
• Ensuring that the classroom is clean at the end of each day.
• Monitoring inventory and sourcing art supplies, as needed.
• Attending faculty and parent-teacher meetings.

Experience: Art Education Experience 

Work Period: Academic School Year (August 15, 2022 – May 26, 2023)  

Please see the academic calendar for Holiday breaks and days off

Daily Hours:  8:00-3:30  3 days a week Total Hours:  24 hours per week.  Additional hours for Art show presentation once per year will be expected.