St Margaret of Cortona School Hiring for Fine Arts Teacher Job at Bronx, NY Full Time

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Saint Margaret of Cortona School, Bronx, NY

Saint Margaret of Cortona School
452 W. 260 Street, Bronx, NY 10471

Saint Margaret of Cortona has been educating children in Riverdale since 1911. The Christ-centered but rigorous curriculum supports student development and faith formation. Within our walls, we teach students the importance of service to others, independence and respect.

Saint Margaret of Cortona is seeking a Maternity Leave Replacement Fine Arts Teacher for 3K through 8th grades. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, knowledgeable individual who wants a child-centered experience. The Fine Arts Teacher is responsible for instructing children on how to produce, appreciate and understand the fine arts. The areas of responsibility are music and supervision of foreign language. No language skills are required. However, being detail-oriented and organized are. The individual must be able to teach in person five days a week. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience and a degree related to their field.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field required; a Masters degree in education or a related field is preferred
• Successful elementary school teaching experience
• Practicing Catholic preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to teach knowledge and skills in music, including but not limited to, music notation, genres, music history.

· Provide a basic understanding and appreciation of music history through classroom discussion and practical connections.

• Incorporate the seamless integration of technology and naturally infuse 21st Century skills in art lessons that support all learners.
• Utilize various media when designing creative experiences tailored to each grade level.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities and ages, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Exhibit a strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement, including high expectations for student learning and discovery.
• Select instructional materials, tools instructional aides, and maintain required inventory.
• 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.
• Cultivate ongoing communication and positive relationships with parents, students and colleagues across subject areas and grades.
• Contribute to a positive Catholic school culture driven by continuous professional development and collegial collaboration to continually improve the students’ art experience.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $175.00 per day

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following the protocols of the Archdiocese of New York. Reopening plan can be found at www.smcsriverdale.org.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10471: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location