Art Teacher - part time (The Hope Academy)

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES: 

Creates an intentional culturally responsive learning environment inclusive of students from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures. Encourages a sense of belonging and positive classroom community for students while developing artistic and creative skills. Motivates learning by validating students as asset-based individuals. All teachers are expected to be aware of microaggressions and redirect to amplify affirmations. Fully engages students in discussion and other modalities of participation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teaches content and skills in Art Education and aligned with the Art Standards for students in grades K-8.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that consistently contain diverse content throughout the academic year.
• Demonstrates concepts and strategies using models, talk, and other available resources including technology.
• Knowledge of best instructional practices.
• Knowledge of authentic assessment practices using strategies to mitigate stereotype threat in feedback, assessment, and grading. 
• Provides opportunities for individual and small group instruction that is purposeful and flexible to meet the needs of students. 
• Demonstrates culturally informed behavior management and discipline practices with the ability to neutralize the pattern of inequitable discipline of children of color 
• Uses positive guidance techniques such as redirection, modeling appropriate behavior and praise.
• Develops and maintains contact with families with an awareness and respect for each student and their families from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures. 
• Facilitates interactions among students that provide opportunities for emotional, social, and cognitive growth and an understanding of each child.
• Collaborates with other educators and specialists in the planning, adaptation and teaching of the curriculum for students. 

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION 

Bachelor’s Degree with valid art education certification from RIDE or the ability to obtain.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment and physical requirements consistent with those of a typical school environment.
• Ability to move about the classroom and building continuously throughout the workday.
• Utilize the computer (20%) of the time and other office equipment.

Position is 20 hours per week with a start date of 8/17/26