Art Teacher Job Description
Sample art teacher job description that is easy to adapt for your own use. A clearly articulated description of the
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for the art teacher job at both elementary and secondary school level.
This typical job description for art teachers covers both the elementary and secondary levels.
ART TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION
General Purpose
To provide learning activities appropriate to the age of the students in
order to develop an interest in and ability for creative expression. To develop
an understanding and appreciation of art in each student.
Main Job Duties and Responsibilities
Elementary School Art Teacher Job Description
- Plan and prepare a program of study to meet the needs and interests of the
students
- establish and communicate clear learning objectives
- develop age-appropriate instructional strategies to achieve the art
curriculum goals
- demonstrate and assist students to use different techniques and media to
develop art works aligned to their artistic abilities
- inform students about cultural and historical influences on art
- provide instruction that encourages students to understand and appreciate art
- encourage students to express their own personalities and thoughts through
the creative process
- assess and evaluate student's performance on a regular basis
- prepare progress reports
- provide feedback to relevant stakeholders about each student's progress
- create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is
age-appropriate
- set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior to establish an
orderly learning environment
- show students how to properly use and care for materials, tools and equipment
- monitor and maintain classroom inventory
- plan and present art displays
High School Art Teacher Job Description
- plan and prepare learning activities and guide students towards the
achievement of curriculum and district objectives
- develop a program to meet the needs, abilities and interests of students
- Use a range of instructional techniques and media consistent with available
resources and student needs and capabilities
- expand the students' use of individual and collaborative strategies to
generate concepts and ideas
- incorporate new technologies and tools in the creative process
- teach students how to identify elements and techniques used to create
concepts
- teach students to apply elements of design and modern principles of art
- further the students' knowledge of visual arts and
media through art theory and history
- develop an aesthetic understanding and appreciation that allows students to
make qualitative judgments about art
- enable students to create a functional portfolio of their art works
- plan, coordinate and prepare art displays and exhibitions for the school and
community
- assist students with effective display and presentation of their works
- evaluate each student's performance on a continual basis
- prepare progress reports
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communicate with staff and parents on student's progress
- develop and maintain effective working relationships both internal and
external to the school district
- select and maintain required inventory of materials, tools, instructional
aids and equipment
- instruct students in the proper use and maintenance of materials, equipment
and tools
- monitor proper use and storage of materials, tools and equipment to ensure
good housekeeping
- ensure the required standards of classroom management and student behavior
are met
- maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and
administrative regulations
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Fine Arts or equivalent
- State teaching certificate/licensure appropriate for grade level and subject
area
- solid working knowledge of the concepts, activities and techniques related to
teaching art at the required level
- strong foundation in classroom management
- knowledge of the policies and procedures of the school district relevant to
the tasks and responsibilities of the position
Key Competencies and Skills
- analytical skills
- initiative
- communication skills
- planning and organizing
- patience and stress tolerance
- adaptability
- collaborative skills
- innovative
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