Duties
Announcement of Vacancy
2026/27 School Year
Art Teacher
Salt Creek Primary and Stella May Swartz School
1.0 FTE
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Valid Professional Educator License
- Visual Arts (VART) Endorsement
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Essential Competencies:
- Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills
- Highly collaborative and exemplary interpersonal skills
- Strong technology skills
Performance Responsibilities:
- Assess student progress towards targets and standards, providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
- Communicate clearly and accurately with students and parents to provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with instructional staff, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve student outcomes and achieve classroom objectives.
- Deliver instruction to engage all students, adjusting lessons based on student progress to enhance academic and interpersonal skills.
- Design instructional materials that align with individual learning plans and state and district standards.
- Administer assessments to evaluate student competency and plan for instructional groups.
- Direct and support student teachers, instructional assistants, and volunteers to provide an effective classroom program.
- Maintain accurate and timely records to monitor student progress.
- Manage student behavior, classroom procedures, and physical space to ensure a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Reflect on teaching strategies and lesson effectiveness to improve student achievement.
- Respond to emergencies and report incidents to ensure student safety and compliance with policies.
- Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated times and locations, creating a conducive learning environment.
- Plan programs that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Prepare for classes and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
- Encourage and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Use a variety of teaching methods and materials suitable for student needs.
- Guide learning towards curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons and units.
- Foster a positive and inclusive school environment that promotes respect, collaboration, and a strong sense of community among students and staff.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance the educational environment, demonstrating a positive attitude and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Implement the district’s philosophy and goals, and adhere to policies and procedures.
- Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports.
- Collaborate in identifying and addressing the needs of students with specialized requirements.
- Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attend faculty meetings, in-service sessions, and serve on committees as needed.
- Meet accepted criteria and standards of professional performance.
Art Certified Staff Specific
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive elementary visual arts curriculum aligned to Illinois Learning Standards and National Core Arts Standards.
- Provide developmentally appropriate instruction in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, mixed media, and introductory digital art.
- Foster creativity, imagination, artistic expression, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Teach foundational art concepts, including elements of art, principles of design, art history, and cultural connections.
- Integrate cross-curricular connections between visual art and core content areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse developmental and learning needs of elementary students.
- Incorporate instructional technology and digital tools to enhance artistic exploration and student engagement.
- Maintain organized and safe classroom studio procedures, including proper use, storage, and care of art materials, tools, and equipment.
- Display student artwork throughout the school to promote pride, confidence, and a positive school culture.
- Plan, organize, and execute at least two evening art shows annually to showcase student work, including coordinating artwork selection, mounting and display, student preparation, family communication, and event logistics in collaboration with administration and staff.
- Maintain student portfolios or digital collections to document artistic growth and progress over time.
- Collaborate with colleagues to support school-wide initiatives, special events, and interdisciplinary projects.
Other Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned by the administration.
Working Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 20% walking, and 50% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy indoor environment with work inside about 90% of the time and work outside about 10% of the work schedule.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Additional Notes
Salt Creek School District 48
1110 South Villa Avenue
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
How to Apply
Application Procedures
Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted including 1) an online application 2) a letter of interest in the position, 3) unofficial copies of all college and/or university undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts, and 4) three (3) recent letters of recommendations from past or current professional employment. The school district uses an on-line application that is available at www.saltcreek48.org. All required documentation should be electronically attached to your on-line application.