Lower School Visual Arts Teacher - Charlotte Latin School Inc
Charlotte, NC 28277
About the Job
The Lower School Visual Arts Teacher shall be a person who is well-organized, well-rounded, engaging, and who has the ability to interact joyfully with students, parents, and colleagues. Additionally, strong candidates will possess:
Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Art Education or a related field; Master’s preferred
A minimum of 3 years experience as an art teacher.
Completed a personal portfolio showing a wide range of skills with a variety of techniques.
Skills
Exhibit a love of working with children in this age group.
Strong classroom management skills, commitment to safety and civility.
Strong desire to participate in the whole life of the school.
Exhibit willingness to grow with a hunger for learning new material and new ways of teaching.
The ability to build a strong rapport with colleagues and serve as a collaborative team player.
Outstanding problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficient with using technology as an instructional complement.
Knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, independent education and the mission of Charlotte Latin School including a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Working Conditions and Environment
Intermittently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.
Continuously see, sit, balance, grasp, and have repetitive use of arms, wrists, hands, and fingers; and some fine finger dexterity.
Frequently talk and hear.
Intermittently stand, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, crawl, walk, climb stairs, step stools and ladders, operate foot and hand controls, squeeze, and reach above shoulders.
Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, flammables, grease, dirt, stacked materials, electrical equipment, machinery, low to medium noise levels, and moderate indoor temperatures of heat and cold.
Long or odd hours, as needed.