Art Teacher

DUTIES:

- Plan and implement informative and engaging art courses which draw upon many styles, time periods, methods and media

- Demonstrate basic skills for working with various types of art media

- Emphasize technique development and exploration, as well as creative expression

- Foster artistic development in novice and advanced students

- Use a variety of visual aids, textbooks, and creative projects to engage students in the creative process and art appreciation

- Communicate clearly and present problems to invoke independent thinking and personal expression, as well as well-planned lessons

- Plan exhibits, competitions, and events to promote Greenfield Middle School and its art programs to the community and within the state.

- Work with colleagues to help acknowledge art, particularly American art, in their subjects

- Maintain classroom records 

- Perform other related duties as required. 

SALARY: Per the Greenfield Education Association Master Agreement Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Massachusetts Teacher Certification in Art Education

- 3 years successful Middle School Teaching Experience, preferred

- Proven ability to manage, plan, engage, inspire, and evaluate 

 student progress