JOB PURPOSE:

To develop an appreciation of art in each student, while helping students to develop their God-given artistic abilities and interests. 

PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Professional Educational Duties

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and/or three-dimensional art to students using the course of study adopted by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the school, along with other appropriate learning activities

• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art

• Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and/or teacher-prepared instructional aids

• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment

• Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse and to minimize time required for distribution and collection

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the art classroom

• Collects data on individual student achievement and is knowledgeable about student electronic database and grading software

• Maintains records as required by law, school policy, and administrative regulations in a timely and confidential manner

• Accepts accountability for each child’s learning

• Inform the Principal of situations that should be brought to his/her attention

Supervisory Duties

• Ensures the art classroom is supervised at all times when students are present

• Parents and Students

• Communicates with parents so as to ensure that parents are fully aware of the religious, academic, and social progress being made by their children

• Maintains positivity and professionalism in all parent and student contacts

• Attends all parent-teacher conferences

Professional Development

• Attends faculty and other meetings as called by the Principal

• Attends Archdiocesan and other professional development activities as assigned by the Principal

• Independently maintains body of knowledge on topics relevant to position