Elementary Art Teacher - Vacancy ID: 209477

The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary School located in the beautiful Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin is seeking quality applicants for an Elementary Art teaching position. Candidates should have strengths in Art Education and fostering individual learning and creativity in an art classroom setting. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of using and teaching the use of multiple materials and media, such as painting, drawing, sketching, pottery, clay art, and art-technology.  Candidates should also have the ability to develop in each student an interest in, and the ability for creative expression in visual terms using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines, to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations, and to discover and develop student talents in the field of Art. The Elementary Art room consists of numerous additional teaching tools that also includes sewing machines, pottery wheels, a slab roller, a floor loom, and various materials for creating 2D and 3D art.

Candidates should also have a strong understanding of: 

1. Differentiated Instruction
2. Data-based decision making
3. Teaching strategies for English Language Learners
4. Have a positive and energetic classroom teaching style
5. Be intrinsically motivated to provide the best learning experiences for all students

The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District is located in southwest Wisconsin and is centrally located in a rural setting between our three communities (Norwalk, Ontario, and Wilton) that make up the school district. Our total school population consists of approximately 630 students (PreK-12th grade) and 115 staff members. Our community is very supportive of the school district, we have incredibly dedicated staff members, and it is a great learning & teaching environment. We look forward to an energetic, positive, knowledgeable, and student-centered educator to join our team!

Additional School Information: In April of 2023, the N-O-W community passed a $24.9 million referendum to update facilities, including converting a gymnasium into a Fine Arts Performance Center, updating learning/teaching spaces, and constructing new facilities for athletics. Now is a great time to join our team and be part of the exciting times ahead at the N-O-W School District! For more information, please visit our district Website at www.now.k12.wi.us and/or the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District Facebook page (@nowfalcons) to see the cool things happening in our school community. We look forward to reviewing your application!