Middle School Art Teacher (6-8) *Part-Time

Job Title: Middle School Art Teacher (6-8)

Position Type: Part-Time (0.5 FTE)

Salary Schedule: Certified Staff

Contract: 185 days

Reports to: Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Snowy Range Academy is seeking a dedicated, part-time (0.5 FTE) Art Teacher to provide educational leadership and foster artistic expression within our rigorous Core Knowledge curriculum to middle school students in grades 6-8. This role is pivotal in developing creativity, cultural awareness, and technical skill in students from 6th through 8th grade.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Certification: Valid Wyoming Teaching Certificate with an Art endorsement

Background Check: Must agree to and clear a background check

Experience: Previous experience in a Charter or Core Knowledge school is highly preferred but not required.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and prepares for classroom instruction.
• Delivers engaging, hands-on art lessons aligned with Core Knowledge and Wyoming State Standards.
• Adapts teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and grade levels (6-8).
• Utilizes appropriate assessment strategies to measure learning and performance.
• Provides equity in the classroom by providing equal opportunity for students regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, background, and abilities.
• Communicates with and constantly strives to maintain a positive relationship with students and parents.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom.
• Organizes the classroom to promote learning, student safety, and ensures classroom equipment functions in a safe manner.
• Responds appropriately to student behavior in the total school environment by enforcing school rules in hallways, on school grounds, in other school areas away from the classroom, and on school-sponsored trips.
• Participates in professional growth (such as professional organizations, coursework, workshops, and conferences) and other professional activities (such as school committees or councils).
• Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District.
• Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model.
• Participate in staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and professional development as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to use effective communication skills; knowledge of education law and regulations; ability to use time effectively; good organizational skills; ability to maintain a positive relationship with other staff by collaborating and working cooperatively with them (including supervisors); knowledge of physiological, psychological, emotional, and educational behavioral development of children and/or adolescents; ability to lead meetings; and ability to help groups achieve consensus.
• Must possess a comprehensive understanding of Art history, including major figures, movements, and technical developments.
• Proficiency in various mediums and a strong understanding of art history and cultural diversity.
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of students and differentiate instruction accordingly.
• Proficiency in technology integration and use of educational software and tools.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position. Snowy Range Academy encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Business Manager for further information.

• Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
• Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head.
• Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
• Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
• Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.
• Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: May require travel to multiple sites.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a complete application via snowyrangeacademy.org/careers . Incomplete applications will not be considered. A personal interview is required for employment. Interviews are at the candidate’s expense and will be arranged by invitation of the principal. Parents, students, teachers, and other employees may participate in interviewing candidates and reviewing application materials.

EVALUATION

Evaluation of this position shall be by the Principal.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $23,000.00 - $39,864.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Wyoming Teaching Certificate with an Art endorsement (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Laramie, WY 82070: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23,000 - $39,864