Visual Arts Teacher

Catholic School in Cuyahoga Falls•Cuyahoga Falls, OH

About The Position

Visual Arts Teacher Walsh Jesuit High School is seeking a full-time dedicated Visual Arts Teacher who works under the supervision of the Principal. The ideal candidate will have expertise in areas of Art Foundations as well as Photography. Walsh Jesuit High School, a Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, held its first classes in 1965 and continues to reach beyond academic excellence to develop competence, conscience, and compassion within its students while teaching them to actively engage with their community as men and women for others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or post graduate work in Fine Arts or a related field
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Understanding technology in curriculum design and classroom presentation
Valid Ohio teaching license
Commitment to Jesuit values and faith-based student formation.
Embrace and display Catholic/Christian values and spiritual life.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Catholic learning environment preferred

Responsibilities

Instructional Planning & Delivery Teach the curriculum reflecting knowledge of the subject matter (subject matter expert) and of specific learning styles of your students
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions or activities
Compile, evaluate and/or grade students' class work reflecting learning styles of students
Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of curricula, course materials and methods of instruction.
Utilize up-to-date technology in lesson plans and classroom management
Manage the classroom to ensure successful learning for every student
Maintain contact with students and parents with effective and regular communication
Maintain expertise in field through ongoing professional development demonstrating a commitment to field of study or knowledge of learning styles
Embrace, display, and support Catholic/Christian values and spiritual formation.
Regular participation in Ignatian formation activities including the school’s formal formation program, school masses, retreats, and other activities/events as scheduled.