Kentucky Avenue School Hiring for PART TIME Art Teacher (K-8) Job at Pittsburgh, PA Full Time

Kentucky Avenue School

Part-Time General Art Teacher

Job Description

Kentucky Avenue School, a K-8 independent school in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, announces a search for a K-8 part-time general music teacher for the 2022-23 school year. Kentucky Avenue seeks to hire a creative, innovative and experienced educator with a commitment to experiential learning. KAS values the integration of social and emotional learning with academics, and is dedicated to providing a highly differentiated curriculum in a warm, inclusive school climate. Additionally, Kentucky Avenue School embraces Maker-Centered Learning and the Responsive Classroom approach.

Responsibilities:

• Teach K-8 students to create and respond to art 3 days per week

• Create a yearly performance to highlight the artistic growth of our K-8 students

• Infuse technology where applicable

• Collaborate with grade-level classroom teachers to integrate art with academics and with our music teacher to integrate art and music

• Continue to grow as a professional through professional development and continuing study

• Maintain a positive classroom environment where every individual in a diverse group of students can learn and grow both artistically and as a human being

• Communicate with parents and other teachers in an effective manner

• Contribute positively to our school climate

• Assist with lunch and recess duty

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Visual Arts

• PA K-12 art certification or Private Academic Certification

• Experience teaching art in grades K-8

• An educational philosophy that aligns with that of our school

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills over multiple platforms

• PA Act 151, Act 34 and FBI Criminal History Record Clearances

Preferred Qualities:

• PA K-12 art certification

• Responsive Classroom experience

• An enthusiasm for learning and an open-minded, creative outlook

Please send resume, cover letter and two letters of recommendation to:

Ellen McConnell Sanderson, Head of School

Kentucky Avenue School

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15232: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location