Job Description
Full-Time Art Teacher
Litchfield, CT
$50,000-$64,000 per year
About This Position: Under the direction of the Director of Education and Student Services, the Art Teacher plans and provides engaging, developmentally appropriate art experiences for students with a wide range of learning, behavioral, and emotional disabilities. The role involves evaluating and assessing student progress aligned with their Individualized Education Program (IEP), creating a flexible and inclusive learning environment that fosters creativity, self-expression, and skill development.
Key Responsibilities: - Plan and conduct activities that introduce students to a variety of art forms including hand building, pottery, ceramics & slip casting, mosaics, textile & fiber arts, origami, papermaking, candle making, stained glass, sculpture, painting, and drawing .
- Develop a balanced program of instruction, demonstrations, and work time that encourages observation, questioning, and investigation across multiple artistic disciplines.
- Use differentiated and integrated assessment strategies to support diverse learning needs and monitor student progress in various art techniques and projects.
- Establish and support guidelines for behavior and procedures that maintain a positive, respectful, and creative classroom environment.
- Employ classroom structures and consistency aligned with the school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Plans (PBIS), fostering responsibility and cooperation among students.
- Incorporate technology and art-specific tools to enhance instruction, including digital portfolios, design software, and virtual galleries.
- Collaborate with administrators, social workers, and other professionals to implement IEPs that promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development through art-based activities.
- Facilitate projects that integrate basic design principles with various mediums, such as combining painting and drawing techniques or incorporating mosaics into sculpture projects.
- Provide opportunities for students to explore mixed media by combining textile arts with painting, or incorporating stained glass techniques with sculpture.
- Support students in developing skills in origami, papermaking, candle making, and stained glass as part of a comprehensive arts curriculum designed to foster fine motor skills, creativity, and cultural appreciation.
- Assist in developing transition plans that include portfolios or projects showcasing students’ work in diverse media to support future educational or vocational opportunities.
- Serve as an active member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, promoting the integration of arts into overall student development.
Minimal Requirements: - Bachelor degree in Art Education or similar field - Required
- Connecticut State Department of Education certification or willingness to pursue (#042) - Required
- Experience with teaching students in special education programs
- Ability to develop a positive classroom culture/environment based on diverse student needs
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Communication Proficiency
- Collaboration Skills
Hours and Rate of Pay: - 35 hours per week
- Monday-Friday between 7:30am-2:30pm
- Salary range between $50,000-$64,000 based on qualifications, education, certifications and experience.
Benefits: At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, part-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:
- Free daily nutritious meals
- Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan Option
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 100% Company Paid Dental Insurance Plan
- Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Annual Monetary Incentives
- Opportunities for Overtime
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
- Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer! Federal Student Aid
- 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance
About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.
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