No referrals required

Position
Teacher - Elementary - Art

Location
East Ward Elementary

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Effective Date
As soon as possible

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce opening for a certified art teacher at East Ward Elementary School.

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.

We seek to hire new staff who

Communicate openly to build relationships and trust

Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed

Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth

Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment

Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning

Strive to be kind and reflective

Focus on the solution and put people first

Lead by example!

Job Summary
Responsible for developing 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; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.

Qualifications

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position

Bachelor's degree

Valid PA certification specific to content area: Art PK-12

Demonstrates knowledge in the area of assignment

Possesses a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, service to the district, and importance and purpose of the education program

Proficiency in use of current technology for individual or group demonstration or communication

Must be able to flex and vary hours to accommodate needs of students, parents, and other teachers

Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and outside organizations

Exhibits excellent classroom management skills

Demonstrates effective communication skills to provide accurate information to others and to obtain, give, and follow directions

Demonstrates ability to provide good judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility

To follow the standard of member conduct as stated in the PA Code of Skilled Practice and Conduct for Educators

Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements

Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history





Works collaboratively with classroom teacher to successfully implement integrated instruction with focus on science and the arts, when necessary.

Provides instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations, and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art

Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing and painting

Understands a variety of "masters" techniques

Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art

Provides individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities

Instructs students in proper care and use of tools and equipment

Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection

Evaluates each student's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports

Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records

Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to reflect students' work for the school and the community

Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities

Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress

Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs, such as after school art club, if necessary

Participates in faculty committees and professional development as required.

Complies with and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy

Salary 2026-2027 School Year
Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon education and years of teaching service. Please click on the link to the DAEA Agreement - 2025-2030 and refer to Appendix B for the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule.

Schedule
7.5 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar

Up to 191 days per year, plus up to 3 days of orientation for professional employees during first year of employment

Summary Of Benefits
Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need

Medical Coverage through IBX - Personal Choice C4-F4-02

No Primary Care Physician necessary

No referrals required

IBC has extensive local and national networks

Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark

Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO

Allows use of in-network and out-of-network providers

Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA)

Eligibility - No Waiting Period
All employees may enroll in the district's health benefit plans effective with their date of hire into the benefit eligible position.

Eligible Dependents
A legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll in the District's health benefit plans.

New Hires or Newly Eligible




You have 31 days from the date that you are benefit eligible to make your elections. If you do not make elections during this time, you will only be enrolled into any benefit that is provided by the District at no cost to you.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Benefit eligible employees have the opportunity to elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Account. DASD offers both a Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account. This benefit allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Support For The Whole You

Fitness Program

Receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at an approved fitness facility within 365 days. www.ibx.com/reimbursements

Nutritional Counseling

Up to 6 free visits per calendar year with a registered dietitian.

Employee Assistance Program

Health Advocate is a free, confidential program that offers EAP+ Work/Life benefits to help you address difficulties in your life by providing short term assistance with personal, family, and work issues. In addition, it simplifies the navigation of the health care system by helping you find the right doctors, resolving billing and insurance claim issues, explaining benefit coverages, helping your parents or in-laws with the complexities of Medicare, and much more!

Telemedicine

The telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD is offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost to you. The telemedicine benefit allows for consultations with US board-certified doctors over the phone or online, from your home, office, or on the road. These physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment, and submit prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice.

Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS)
As a PSERS member, you'll join with over a half million fellow public school employees who are also members. You'll contribute to your own personal PSERS retirement account and have a safe and secure benefit payment(s) from one of the largest public retirement plans in the nation.

Student Loan Forgiveness
All DASD employees are eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Find out more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Life Benefit
Pays 1 x your basic annual salary up to maximum of $50,000

Income Protection Benefit
Pays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $2,800 per month

Tuition Reimbursement
75% of tuition if grade if B or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year.

Induction Program
All new teachers, including Long Term Substitutes (LTS), will participate in the DASD Induction Program. The district offers a one- or two-year program depending on the number of years of prior professional experience within PA public schools.

After-school workshops

Assigned mentor for additional support

Collaboration meetings with curriculum leader, grade level leader, or supervisor(s)

New hire faculty meetings with principal(s)

Professional Development
8 staff professional development days per year

Paid Time Off

10 sick days annually

2 personal days annually; may accumulate up to 5

Retiree Benefits

Personal Days Payout

Sick Days Payout

EOE

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