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Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Long Term Sub - Art (K-8) in Buffalo, New York
Long Term Sub - Art (K-8)
Elmwood Village
40 Days Park
Buffalo , NY 14201
Certified - Teaching - Art Teacher {ART}
Job Number 3300046638
Start Date
Open Date 04/10/2024
Closing Date
Position: Art Teacher
Duration: Through the end of the school year
Reports to: Principal
Pay Information:Long Term Substitutes earn $150.00 per day of coverage.
Our Mission
The Elmwood Village Charter Schools provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.
Who we are
We are passionate about social-emotional learning and believe it is as important as the academic curriculum, and children must meet with social success before they can achieve high levels of academic success.
We have a strong belief in social justice and believe that every voice matters. We value diversity and a wide variety of perspectives. Our leaders are committed to preparing students to be critical thinkers who use their voices for active civic engagement.
Our students are exposed to a strong academic program that emphasizes social responsibility, arts integration, multiculturalism, and community alliances.
The EVCS community values relationships with our staff, students and families.
Our students experience academic success in an intimate, peaceful, and diverse school community that appreciates different learning styles.
Students know that they are valued and respected, and each one of them can contribute to school life.
We put students first - all decisions are made around what is best for students.
We act with urgency - we set a plan of action with urgency in response to student outcomes and needs.
We always seek to be better - we believe seeking feedback and professional growth directly impacts students' growth
We work as a team - we collaborate to achieve shared goals.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a student-centered, dynamic long term substitute Art Teacher who will:
Oversee the art room facility, curriculum, and resources to create a student-centered environment
Build a classroom culture in which students love art;
Engage students in the creative process and foster their talents, while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design, and art history
Demonstrate and assist students to use different techniques and media to develop art works aligned to their artistic abilities
Encourage students to express their own personalities and thoughts through the creative process
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is age-appropriate
Set and maintain acceptable standards of classroom behavior to establish an orderly learning environment
Show students how to properly use and care for materials, tools and equipment
Other duties as assigned
What We Look For
We want someone who:
Has commitment to the Mission and Core Values of Elmwood Village Charter School
Has commitment to continuous improvement principles
Can form relationships and work with young children in a nurturing school environment
Has a passion and commitment for social justice, diversity and equity in education
Can communicate in a positive and professional manner across the school
Can build interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences
Maintains a positive attitude, even in the face of pressure
Is a team player and open to receiving feedback
Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and is flexible
Is solutions-oriented and completes tasks and projects effectively and in a timely manner
Takes initiative, prioritizes tasks effectively, and can work independently with little direction
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in the dissemination of information
Can gather and organize data and solve problems effectively
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited college or university
A demonstrated ability to creatively promote a love for art to children.
Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and on a team.
What We Offer:
EVCS offers an excellent working environment supported by our shared leadership team to ensure each person's strengths can be utilized and fostered.
EVCS believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our community to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary: From 150.00
Salary: To 150.00
Appointment Status Long Term Sub
Position Status Full time
Start Date ASAP
Additional Job Information
For more information about EVCS please visit www.evcsbuffalo.org
Contact Person's Name Kimberly Rosenfeld
Contact Person's Title HR Manager
Contact Person's Phone 7164240555
Contact Person's Email krosenfeld@elmwoodvillageschool.org
Job Posting Link https://www.evcsbuffalo.org/careers/