Art Teacher

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Art Teacher is responsible for the instruction of students, organization of instructional lessons and
implementation of the education curriculum, while being a contributing member of the organization. This is
an exempt position.

Accountability

Reports to the Director of Education.

Core Responsibilities

Supports and models the Catholic Mission and the Native American Culture that are the foundations of
St. Joseph's Indian School.
Promotes a reclaiming environment for all students through the Circle of Courage.

Responsibilities

1. Teaches one or two art classes per week for each section of St. Joseph's 1-8 grade students.
Implements the educational curriculum as prescribed through written lesson plans. Ensures that lesson
plans correlate with established plans of study and contain specific instructional objectives and
reflections. Uses differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students. Works with Special
Education staff to develop, implement, and monitor individual education plans.
2. Accurately evaluates and records student achievement and progress for reporting to the
administration and team members serving the child. Acts in accordance to the guidelines established
by the school administration to provide effective supervision and quality education.
3. Promotes teamwork and open communication through regular participation in discussions with other
staff who also directly supervise students. Immediately reports any type of abuse or neglect.
4. Supervises students outside of school hours as required. Employee will be notified prior to any
scheduling of additional supervision.
5. Effectively uses planning time for job-related duties and activities.
6. Conveys clear behavioral expectations to students and monitors compliance. Accepts the
responsibility for care, instruction, and discipline of individual students and groups of students using
appropriate discipline techniques as necessary. Provides structure while enforcing all rules and
regulations governing student conduct.
7. Oversees the care of school property used in the classroom, reports damages to school administration
and completes the necessary maintenance requisitions.
8. Assists with the completion of state or local reports, surveys, inventories, plans of study and any form
required.
9. Works toward professional growth by attending workshops, visiting educational facilities and taking
continuing education courses.
10. Completes other responsibilities as required by the Director of Education.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Teaching endorsement or certificate

Physical Demands

Uses both hands and wrists repetitively for prolonged periods.

Expectations of Hours Worked

At least 40 hours/week

About the Employer

St. Joseph's Indian School is a private, residential school that provides for the spiritual, emotional, social and educational development of Native American children grades 1-12. The majority of these students are from low-income communities and families. Our mission is to partner with Native American children and families to educate for life--mind, body, heart and spirit.