Visual Arts Teacher

Carlow University's Campus Lab School is currently accepting applications for our Visual Arts Teacher position. This position will be the Visual Arts Education teacher for Prek-8 students. Teachers are expected to know and understand National Art Education Association and-the National Standards for Visual Arts Education related to the specific content of the grade level and create innovative and engaging lesson plans incorporating technology and hands on activities, display proactive and positive classroom management, instruct students utilizing best practices, and create a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program, while focused on inquiry-based learning. Effective communication with parents and colleagues and the ability to work well within a team are necessary. The ideal candidate would be student-centered with the ability to create and implement meaningful classroom activities. Come join our team and experience an enriching teaching environment along with unique employment benefits specific to Carlow University. Apply today to learn more. We look forward to having you as part of our team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain positive and proactive communication with families.

• Plan, prepare and facilitate engaging and research-based instructional activities and assessments.

• Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in.

• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.

• Participate in professional development opportunities.

• Maintain gradebooks and student information systems.

• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education, particularly as they pertain to the visual arts.

• Create lesson plans complete with competencies, goals, assessment, differentiation, and objectives.

• Utilize various curriculum resources that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.

• Develop positive and proactive classroom management to create a culture for learning.

• Develop professional relationships with colleagues, other agencies, and programs.

• Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.

• Prepare and distribute required reports in a timely fashion meeting required timelines.

• Demonstrates commitment to the highest integrity and to the values complementary to the mission on The Campus Laboratory School, Carlow University, and the Sisters of Mercy.

• The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Write grant proposals to gain funding for programs and instructional activities.

• Other duties as assigned by administration.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts

• Applicants are preferred to hold a Master's degree

• PA Teaching Certification Required

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Experience incorporating current technology into lessons daily.

• Prior classroom teaching experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND/OR LICENSURE

• PA Teaching Certification Required, dependent on grade level taught.

• All required clearances

Carlow University is Devoted to....

• A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all

• A strong commitment to social justice

• Ethical forward-thinking leadership

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package

• Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program

• Complimentary use of Carlow's fitness center and amenities

Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlow's commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University's Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service.

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its diverse community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.