249-CRT-07-26:

2D/3D Art & DIY/Home Shop Teacher

Wenatchee High School

1.0 FTE, continuing contract

Summary
We are seeking a creative and passionate individual to join our team at Wenatchee High School as a 2D/3D Art & DIY/Home Shop instructor. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to inspire students in the realms of visual arts and hands-on projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both 2D and 3D art forms, as well as experience in DIY techniques, enabling students to explore their creativity and develop practical skills.

Responsibilities
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cover a wide range of 2D and 3D art techniques, as well as DIY projects.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and creativity.
- Teach students the fundamentals of various art mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
- Introduce students to DIY home projects, emphasizing practical skills and resourcefulness.
- Organize and oversee student art exhibitions and showcases to highlight their work and achievements.
- Collaborate with other faculty members to integrate art into the broader curriculum and school activities.
- Maintain an organized and safe workspace, ensuring that all tools and materials are properly managed and stored.
- Provide constructive feedback and support to students, helping them to grow and develop their artistic abilities.
- Stay current with trends and developments in the art and DIY fields, incorporating new techniques and ideas into the curriculum.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and artistic knowledge.

Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related field.
- Proven experience in teaching 2D and 3D art, as well as DIY/home improvement projects.
- Strong knowledge of various art mediums and techniques, with the ability to teach and demonstrate them effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students.
- Ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with current trends in art education and DIY projects.
- A valid CTE teaching certificate or ability to obtain a CTE certification.

May require prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions for this position.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, Anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

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249-CRT-07-26 2D/3D Art & DIY/Home Shop @ WHS