Sts. Peter & Paul Regional Catholic School seeks a Visual Arts teacher for preschool through 8th grade. The ideal candidate will teach visual arts to students from PK to 8th grade. This includes planning, organizing, and implementing a challenging, engaging, and relevant curriculum aligned with school and diocesan guidelines. Additionally, adherence to the mission, vision, and values of the school and Diocese of Lexington is expected.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated educator to inspire students’ creativity and appreciation for visual arts within a supportive school community.
Under the general supervision of the Principal, the visual arts teacher will:
– Develop students’ interests, abilities, talents, and skills in visual arts.
– Document student progress, activities, and outcomes.
– Develop lesson plans and model necessary skills for performing assigned tasks.
– Provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
– Communicate and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
– Participate in school and diocesan-wide fine arts initiatives.
– Collaborate with teachers on integrating the arts into subject areas.
– Support the mission and values of a Catholic school.
Qualifications:
– Bachelor of Arts degree in Teaching/Visual Arts or related field.
– Excellent communication skills.
– Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
– Ability to adapt to a professional environment.
– Timely completion of assignments, grades, and assessments.
– Excellent classroom management skills.
– Completed FBI background check.
– Kentucky teacher certificate or equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
– Engage students effectively in learning about visual arts.
– Collaborate, contribute and participate effectively with staff.
– Lead and participate in the planning and implementation of visual arts activities and events.
– Collaborate with teachers on integrating the arts into subject areas.
– Communicate effectively with students, administration, parents, and staff.
– Support the mission and values of a Catholic school.