K-5 General/Visual Arts Teacher

Albion Central School District

324 East Avenue

Albion, New York 14411

K-5 General/Visual Arts Teacher

Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2026

Position Overview

The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Elementary School Art Teacher or relevant role
• Comprehensive knowledge of current pedagogical skills and teaching and management methodologies
• Experience working with children with a wide range of needs
• Ability to work with musicians at all skill levels
• Minimum BA in Visual Arts or related field
• Valid New York State certification
• Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH; drug testing; current TB test; current physical (less than one year old) - all completed upon being hired for employment

Essential Duties:

Educator will be responsible for teaching groups of students with a range of needs, gifts and talents. He/she will develop, monitor and adjust instruction to promote the growth of our students, which includes their intellectual, emotional, social and physical well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering and art history
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school
• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
• Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting
• Understand the versatility of acrylic paints: dry brushing, staining, layering, underpainting, monoprinting
• Understand a variety of "masters" techniques
• Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art
• Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
• 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
• Evaluate each student's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports
• Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' work for the school and the community
• May sponsor exhibits from outside the school
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs, such as after-school art club
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration

Desired Qualities:

• Focus on students and their individual needs
• Act with kindness and compassion
• Demonstrate integrity
• Commit to continuous growth and improvement
• Collaborate with all stakeholders

Requirements:

• NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities (SWD), Birth-Grade 2 and Grades 1-6 or Permanent Special Education
• Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH; drug testing; current TB test; current physical (less than one year old) - all completed upon being hired for employment

Terms of Employment: Ten-month year; salary to be established by the Board of Education; follows the ATA contract step schedule - (Step 1 - $49,037 - $55,000).

Evaluation: Completed by Administration and follows ATA contract

To apply visit our website employment page:

https://www.albionk12.org/page/employment-opportunities

Application portals can be accessed by clicking on one of the purple bars -

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Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Job Portal

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