Riverstone International School is looking to hire an energetic art teacher to join its Elementary School team. This position involves teaching students from preschool through grade 5. Experience and/or knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) is advantageous. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Teaching an established Primary Years Programme visual arts curriculum 
• Developing daily lesson plans 
• Establishing and maintaining a classroom climate conducive to learning 
• Promoting artistic expression 
• Utilizing outside resources to enrich the curriculum 
• Plan and collaborate with the ES Music teacher an Annual Spring Arts Festival. 
• Plan and execute with students, art pieces for the Annual Auction fundraiser. 

Qualifications include:

A teaching certification with an endorsement in art, two years teaching experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with parents and school personnel. 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Is based on level of experience and education. 

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Essential Physical Abilities

• Clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal conversation and to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work, prepare and review documents, organize documents and materials, and observe classroom or student activities.
• Manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment.
• Personal mobility, flexibility, and balance with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office/classroom/school environment.
•  Lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 20 lbs.
• Job tasks require without reasonable accommodation, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, or grasping.

Riverstone International is an equal opportunity employer.

A teaching certification with an endorsement in art, two years teaching experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with parents and school personnel. 

About Riverstone International School

Riverstone International School is a private independent school located in Boise, Idaho offering both day and boarding programs. The school enrolls 425 students from preschool through high school and is Idaho's first International Baccalaureate World School. Recently ranked as Idaho's Most Challenging High School (The Washington Post) and Idaho's Top Private School (Niche.com). Academic excellence, community and service, leadership by example, international understanding, and outdoor education form the basis of our educational philosophy. Riverstone International School inspires courageous journeys of academic and personal exploration that enable our students to lead purposeful lives. Our staff enjoys a collegial environment, strong community support, small classes, and many ample opportunities to extend classroom learning into the outdoors. Staff members may also mentor student groups, teach after-school activities, coach athletic or academic teams, and chaperone summer travel opportunities. They serve as role models for our students, personally demonstrating the values from our Guiding Principles. Consider joining our team!

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