Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program Artist Teacher - Germantown Branch

Key Responsibilities

• Provides all documentation necessary for program licensing under PA Department of Public Welfare and PA Department of Education regulations.
• Compliance with all Settlement Music School Code of Personnel Practices and Head Start Performance standards and NAEYC Accreditation Criteria.
• Curriculum planning and implementation consistent with all standards that apply to the Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program. 
• Works cooperatively with all Settlement Music School staff, Early Childhood Program staff and all other support service providers. Provides regular and frequent communication with Kaleidoscope Social Worker/Teacher Liaison of all information on children’s health, welfare, education, and family issues.
• Develop age-appropriate lessons in accordance with preschool development in visual art processes and criteria.
• Curriculum planning and implementation consistent with all standards that apply to the Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program.  Artist teachers work cooperatively with all Settlement Music School staff, Early Childhood Program staff and all support service providers.
• Providing and posting monthly lesson plans and reflections for the school year. Daily communication and review of curriculum lesson plans with Kaleidoscope teachers.
• Classroom management skills.
• Ability to assess development and record progress using Settlement Music Schools developmental checklists.
• Fully participates in special events, staff meetings, committee assignments, research projects, and conference presentations.
• Collaborating and planning with fellow artists and classroom teachers for culminating events
• Facilitates and encourages positive daily parent communication and involvement in the Kaleidoscope Program.
• Sets up and maintains classroom, orders art supplies, and inventory. Ensuring all postings are clear and presentable and keeping the classroom clean and tidy.
• Participation and contribution to program planning, evaluation, and professional development.  Seeks ongoing personal professional development and supports professional development of co-workers.
• Performs any duties assigned by the Early Childhood Executive Director necessary to sustain the growth and improvement of all programs included in the Settlement Music School Early Childhood Initiatives.
• Maintains professional demeanor with co-workers, administration, children, and parents always.

Qualifications

• BFA or BA in Visual Art.
• One year experience with preschool/PreK/kindergarten age children or preschool setting.
• Provide all documentation necessary for program licensing under PA Department of Public Welfare and PA Department of Education regulations.
• Able to create a joyful environment when working with children.
• Embody the School’s values and support Settlement’s mission.
• Belief in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and arts education.