CAPAA Visual Art Instructor
This position is an instructional role for the Visual Art track at Oldham County’s Creative And Performing Arts Academy. The class includes an exploration of art techniques including Ceramics, Sculpture, Metals, and Printmaking from the 3D genre. The teaching artist will mentor students to achieve their artistic goals and allow students to explore potential careers and postsecondary study in art or oher visually related professions. Candidates must have strong executive functioning skills, excellent classroom management, experience with high school students, and must have the ability to teach all levels of art students. The ability to teach art history is a plus. Faculty who will be most successful at CAPAA are individuals who are dedicated to student success. They are looking for an opportunity to have input into the curriculum and tailor their courses beyond state requirements. They see themselves as professionals and want to be part of a team that strives to fulfill the mission of the school. They have high standards for themselves and expect the same from students. They make choices in their classes that invite students to join the learning process. They are nurturing. However, they realize that nurturing often requires understanding and discipline applied equitably and consistently. This position is 10-12 hours a week.
Responsibilities
Classroom and professional duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Embrace and promote the CAPAA vision, mission, educational approach, goals, and core values
Support students during studio time, daily lessons, classroom setup, and cleanup.
Support students in documenting their portfolio work so they have digital files for college submissions, competition submission, etc.
Structure lessons that encourage and foster skill development, critical thinking, applications, and ethics.
Instruct conservatory level courses, serving students with various learning styles, abilities and needs.
Employ classroom management skills and implement the school code of conduct.
Assist in assessing student achievement, skill mastery and career development skills.
Work with faculty and department heads to ensure student’s overall success at CAPAA.
Other responsibilities include attending department and faculty meetings, parent conferences and open houses; regular communication with parents and administrators; and occasional supervisory duties.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated professional specialization in a 3D art form
Prior experience teaching high school students is strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent curriculum development skills
Excellent classroom management ability
Experience teaching in a wide variety of three dimentional art forms
In addition to an accomplished and active educator and artist, we seek a positive and energetic colleague who will recruit and be a fully engaged member of the department.
