Art Teacher

St. Joseph Academy
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life STD, LTD, Voluntary life, 403(b) with company match, PTO, Paid Holidays.
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
1600 West Oklahoma Avenue (Show on map)
May 22, 2025
Position Summary: The Art Teacher (AT) provides specialized services to St. Joseph Academy, assisting in the daily programming for children enrolled in SJA School. The AT maintains school classroom standards, developing and implementing specialized programming. School programming is implemented according to standards set forth by Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) and federal guidelines. Position Reports to: Principal Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Education or related field preferred ; DPI licensure required 1+ years working in a licensed childcare setting or elementary school 1+ years developing and implementing specialized programming Bilingual speaker (Spanish) preferred Ability to observe and maintain classroom Exemplary interpersonal, planning and organizational skills Proficient user of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and phone systems Ability to analyze an issue, identify options, and implement solutions Ability to work cooperatively with people in and outside of the Education/Childcare Services department Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and effectively interact with children, their family members, management, and staff members Ability to respond positively to work direction and guidance from others Ability to work independently, managing multiple demanding tasks under critical timeframes Current CPR and First Aid Certification Equipment Used: personal computers, printers, phone systems, fax machine, photocopier Physical and Mental Requirements: Must have ability to sit (25%), walk/stand (75%), routinely throughout the shift. Must be able to periodically lift up to 50 lbs. Must have functional senses/manual dexterity to carry out the job; communicate effectively; and use of office equipment. Must have the ability to deal effectively with the stress of managing emergency/critical situations and multiple tasks. Environmental Conditions: Performs duties with exposure to infectious or communicable diseases inherent to care children, and occasional exposure to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior of the children and seasonal exposure to high humidity, heat and cold due to the internal and external environment. Essential Functions: Assures each family's and employee's right to privacy and confidentiality, at all times Extends excellent service to all children and families Establishes appropriate relationships with children, parents/guardians, staff, and the public which ensures a safe environment that protects children/families' rights Communicates verbally and in writing all pertinent information to support the education department's programs Communicates pertinent information with members of the team and appropriate departments to ensure response to requests, concerns, or issues Research, complete lesson plans and implement Art program for all school classrooms Communicates effectively with children, parents and staff to promote Art skills Evaluate and monitor student progress Support of all school functions, including, but not limited to, small group work, lunch room duty, recess duty, and/or dismissal duty. Ensures welcoming environment to all children Participates in meetings to improve communication and problem solving, as needed Performs other duties as assigned