24-25 SY - Part-Time - Art Educator - Queen of the Universe - Wes...
Archdiocese of Chicago - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290Work at Archdiocese of Chicago
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Zip Code 60629
The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 154 elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.
Visual Arts Educator
The visual arts teacher will instruct children about various artists and genres of art with attention to their cultural significance. They will encourage their students to use art as a way to explore their interests, express their creativity, and understand people and cultures. The ideal educator will combine their artistic talents with instructional best practices to introduce new perspectives and multicultural ideas to their students.
Primary Responsibilities
The teacher will develop lesson plans and work with the principal to ensure that the curriculum meets Catholic standards. The lesson plan objectives will include exploring the significance of different art forms and customs throughout history through a Catholic lens. The teacher will develop grade appropriate expectations for behavior and work. They are accountable to the principal for the maintenance of the classroom, as well as the reporting of student grades and performance.
Background and Skills
Candidates are artists or art educators and proficient in the use of educational technology (Google Classroom, web cams, document cameras, and various applications). They are patient, organized and possess excellent communication skills. They are passionate about art forms as cultural expression and as evidence of God's Truth, Beauty and Goodness. Experience teaching at the elementary level and a Professional Educator License are preferred.
Teaching in one of the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Elementary Schools is a rewarding experience for anyone who believes in the power of education and the strength of faith. As one of the largest private school systems in the nation, we are not just committed to our students' success, but also your professional and spiritual success. With a wide range of positions and school locations, we offer our teachers the flexibility and resources they need to succeed at our award-winning schools.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
As a professional educator in a Catholic school, the Teacher will:
teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Churchact as a role model for the religious formation of students and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church in the performance of the Church's ministryknow, teach and act consistently in accordance with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives and policies and procedures of the Catholic schoolcomplete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Archdiocese of Chicago (regardless of grade/subject area or personal faith tradition)lead and/or participate in any and all religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other religious activities as directed by the principalcommunicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and principalparticipate in any and all professional development programs required by the Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the local school/parishperform teaching duties as assigned by the principalattend required faculty and staff meetingscooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities and projectsmaintain accurate student attendance and academic recordsmaintain a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environmentparticipate in the annual performance reviewmaintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matterspositively represent the school/parish at all school/parish events (including extracurricular activities) and in the general publicThe principal assigns specific tasks essential to the function of the position.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
practicing Catholic preferred (required for religion teachers)compliance with safe environment requirementsbachelor's degreevalid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred)complete Catholic identity formation training
The following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with the application for employment to be considered for this teacher opportunity and to determine compensation.
TranscriptsResumeTeaching Licensure (PEL), if applicable/obtainedAcceptance in alternative licensure program, if applicableProfessional References