HIGH SCHOOL ART TEACHER

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Burlington High School

Art Teacher

2021-2022

The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

Value different cultures;

Engage with the community;

Communicate effectively;

Think creatively;

Skillfully solve problems; and

Achieve at their highest academic, intellectual and personal potential

Burlington High School is seeking a passionate and energetic Art Teacher to join a school committed to high levels of achievement of all students. This position requires teaming with other high school level art teachers to plan a continuum of art offerings and to support students from diverse backgrounds finding success in high school. The position will likely include the teaching of Art 1 and Figure Drawing & Portraiture.

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. Burlington is a vibrant, picturesque community on Lake Champlain and the most culturally diverse city in Vermont. Burlington has an international airport, and is in close proximity to a number of large cities, including Montreal (90 minutes away by car), Boston (45 minutes by air), and New York City (one hour by air). With our excellent schools system, parks and Lake Champlain, and local ski mountains within an hour’s drive, it is not surprising that Burlington routinely finds itself on the “best places in the country to raise children” lists.

Job Requirements:

Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License.

Endorsement in secondary art or eligible for Vermont Provisional License.

Documented or eligible for NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher status.

Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

Experience teaching at the high school level.

Demonstrated excellence in a variety of art techniques.

Proficiency in visual literacy including art elements and principles, art history, aesthetics, and organizing an arts classroom environment.

Experience in differentiating instruction through the creative process and planning curriculum using “backwards design” and formative assessments.

Experience in integrating technology into classroom instruction.

Understanding of Cultural Competency (as explained through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring).

Knowledge of best practices in engaging and motivating students and managing student behaviors.

Preferred Attributes

Experience in professional/teaching learning community groups including working collaboratively with colleagues to plan units of study, review student data and progress, and adjust instruction.

A commitment to student-centered learning approaches including personalizing instruction and supporting students meeting core proficiencies

Training and/or experience with English Language Learners

Experience in implementing inclusive practices for students with disabilities

Ongoing postgraduate coursework in education or art

Experience planning, coordinating and preparing art displays and exhibitions for the school and community

Experience selecting and maintaining required inventory of materials, tools, instructional aids and equipment

SALARY:

As per the Master Agreement between the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association.

Position Type:

Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burlington School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Christopher Celotto

150 Colchester Avenue

Burlington, Vermont 05401

Phone:

802-864-2159

Email:

ccelotto@bsdvt.org

Learn more online at http://www.SchoolSpring.com/job?3597523

Company info

Burlington School District
Christopher Celotto
Phone : 802-864-2159