Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) empowers students by providing comprehensive and compassionate educational and mental health resources for all students through many programs, regardless of their circumstances. How we approach this incredible task changes constantly. At the heart of every decision we make is each student that comes to BHA. We strive to give each of them exactly what they need to become confident, happy, lifelong learner and a cherished member of society. Become a part of the BHA community! BHA is looking for an Art Teacher that is passionate about art education, energetic and creative to teach art to students K-12 between five academy locations within a short distance of each other in the Lehighton, PA area. JOB GOALThe Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history.
- Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school.
- Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art.
- Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting.
- Understand the versatility of acrylic paints: dry brushing, staining, layering, underpainting, monoprinting along with the understanding of a variety of masters techniques.
- Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art.
- Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique.
- Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
- Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
- Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection.
- Evaluate each student's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings and prepare progress reports.
- Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records.
- Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' work for the school and the community May sponsor exhibits from outside the school.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
- Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
- Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree
- Valid PA Certificate for Art
BENEFITS
- Full Time
- Paid Leave for Sick and Personal Days
- Days Off for School Holidays and Breaks
- Paid Year Round
- Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary
- Tuition Reimbursement
When applying to this position, please include a copy of your Standard PA Teaching Application, letter of interest, resume, current clearances and PA Teaching Certification. BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.