Full-Time and Permanent; Exempt; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in art education OR Bachelor's Degree and passing score on applicable PRAXIS exam
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Eligible for or in possession of the appropriate teaching license from the Virginia Department of Education.
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In-depth knowledge of art content, skills, and processes across a range of media and disciplines
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Considerable knowledge of the principles and methodologies of effective teaching
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Understanding of developmental theories as they relate to art and cognition
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Familiarity with current assessment strategies in the visual arts
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Ability to deliver clear oral presentations and produce written reports and communications
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Effective interpersonal skills for working with students, colleagues, administrators, and families
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Proficiency in standard office and productivity software
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Valid Tuberculin (TB) Skin Test (TST) certification confirming the absence of contagious tuberculosis
Key Responsibilities
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Instruction & Curriculum
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Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in visual arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, crafts, and computer graphics
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Incorporate works of art to teach art history, aesthetics, art criticism, and visual culture in meaningful and developmentally appropriate ways
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Use and display art vocabulary consistently throughout instruction to reinforce content literacy
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Model and demonstrate techniques and skills across drawing, painting, and other art media
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Shape and direct student activities to ensure active, meaningful engagement in every class period
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Differentiation & Student Support
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Provide differentiated instruction that meets the needs and interests of a diverse student population with varying intellectual and artistic abilities
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Supervise students during in-class and out-of-class activities throughout the assigned workday
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Classroom & Studio Management
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Establish and consistently maintain clear standards, routines, and procedures that govern student behavior, support learning, and ensure a safe environment
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Organize storage areas and manage the use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or misuse, ensure safe handling, and streamline distribution and collection
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Prompt and monitor safe practices related to the use of potentially hazardous art materials in accordance with school and district guidelines
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Exhibitions, Displays & Community Engagement
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Plan and prepare — or assist students in preparing — artwork for displays and exhibitions that showcase student work for the school and broader community, in alignment with NPS guidelines
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Communicate with colleagues, parents, administrators, and community members to explain the art program, share goals, and promote student achievement
Financial & Administrative Responsibilities
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Manage a supply budget responsibly; maintain required financial records and follow appropriate procedures for expenditures
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Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designee
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Supervision and Reporting:
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Reports directly to the principal or designee.
Working Conditions:
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Above average amount of walking, bending, standing, stooping, and lifting in classrooms and/or art studios and/or while using an art cart and/or while displaying artwork.
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Work involves exposure to normal everyday hazards.
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Teacher is responsible for prompting and monitoring safe practices in relation to the use of potentially hazardous art materials.
