Art Teacher

We are looking for a talented Art Teacher who is passionate about working with students in a Catholic environment, and leading them closer to God through art!

Come work in the joyfully Catholic environment of St. Ignatius Catholic School in Kaukauna, WI. We are a growing PK-12 classical school with a total of 265 students striving to love Jesus. We have nearly doubled our size in just 3 years. In 2021 we expanded our school to include a Chesterton Academy High School. Grades 3-12 attend daily Mass, and have regular opportunities to receive the sacraments.

We are located in the heart of the Fox Valley, with close proximity to Appleton and Green Bay. We are only a short drive away from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, the only approved Marian apparition site in the United States.

Please check us out or apply at the link below.
https://www.stignatiuskaukauna.org/about/careers/

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General Teaching Responsibilities
St. Ignatius Catholic School teachers are expected to abide by the philosophy and mission of the school community.  Adherence to the Catholic classical model is essential to success.

• Develop lesson planning practices manifesting in written documentation which
  • Adhere to the school’s Catholic classical curriculum
  • Represent an age-appropriate sequential progression/scope and sequence
  • Depict established time parameters
  • Follow the curriculum laid out by the Chesterton Schools Network for grades 9-12
• Showcase art throughout the building for Catholic Schools Week
• Facilitate the 12th grade art show at the end of the year
• Prepare lessons and utilize instructional practices aimed at
  • Creating a sense of wonder and engagement
  • Drawing attention to the good, true, and beautiful
  • Providing opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving
  • Soliciting deep thinking through intentional questioning
  • Soliciting essential background knowledge and building a strong knowledge base
  • Cross-curricular practices, particularly integrating religious instruction throughout
  • Clarity in instructional delivery
  • Encouraging a lifelong love of learning
  • Fostering an innate desire to grow in virtue
• Regularly apply a variety of age-appropriate assessment and grading practices representative of the school’s classical model
• Use online grading software for students in applicable grades/subjects
• Submit student records for permanent files as outlined in the Staff Procedural Manual

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational capabilities
• Ongoing pursuit of personal learning opportunities in related fields, especially in Classical pedagogy, sharing with and being a resource for colleagues when applicable
• Regular communications with parents/guardians
• Thorough preparations for parent/teacher conferences
• Cooperation with teacher performance evaluation practices
• Active participation in committees as assigned by Administration
• Faculty members participate in the life of the school and are expected to be at major school events including concerts, plays, Catholic Schools Week, major fundraisers, etc

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in education
• Preferred teaching license for appropriate grade/subject
• Teaching experience in a Catholic school  is preferred, particularly training in classical education, though training may be provided for a suitable applicant
• Familiarity with Google Suite
• Prior to hire, must complete requirements from the Diocese of Green Bay Office of Safe Environment including VIRTUS training and background check

To learn more about the position or our school please click on the link below.
https://www.stignatiuskaukauna.org/about/careers/