GENERAL OBJECTIVE

We are looking for a lead handwork teacher to join our dynamic team for the 2022-2023 school year. This is a one-year position and will teach first through eighth grade. The working hours are between 8:00 am- 4:00 pm.

REPORTS TO

The Pedagogical Director and Practical Arts Mentor

HOURS WORKED

• Full Time Employee for one year; exempt
• Usual hours are 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
• The academic year begins July 1st and ends June 30th

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching and student support of practical arts
• Plan and evaluates daily classroom activities that are developmentally appropriate and correspond with the goals set for individual children.
• Teaching knitting, knitting in the round, crochet, doll making, cross stitch, sewing by hand, sewing with a machine, quilting, embroidery, clay
• Models appropriate behavior, dress professionally and maintains healthy hygiene at all times
• Arranges a substitute to cover classes or seeks support from the pedagogical director in case of personal absence.
• Keeps classroom environment, storage areas, faculty room, and common areas neat and clutter free.
• Ensures that the class is supplied with all needed materials and supplies.
• Makes appropriate use of space, equipment, and material storage.
• Keeps expenses within the yearly budget

REQUIREMENTS

• Arrive at work on time, punctually attends and actively participates in all required meetings and training including committee work.
• Is a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in school activities.
• Participates in in-service days during the year and at the beginning and end of the school year.
• Adheres to professional code of conduct.
• Respects the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other school operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have training and experience teaching:
• Knitting
• Knitting in the round
• Crochet
• Sewing by hand
• Sewing with a machine
• Quilting
• Doll making
• Cross stitching
• Embroidery
• Clay
• Must have images or a portfolio showing examples of work in 4 mediums of the above list.
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, current state and federal laws that affect educators
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must develop professional work goals and training and mentoring plan in consultation with the Professional Development Committee and Pedagogical Director.

PROVIDE A LETTER OF INTEREST, PORTFOLIO WITH EXAMPLES OF WORK IN 4 MEDIUMS LISTED ABOVE, AND RESUME -  Contact, Sue Levine -  slevine@cedarwoodschool.org