2026-2027 Elementary Art Teacher JobID: 2510
Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Art Date Posted: 2/17/2026 Location: Esperanza Elementary School (High-Needs School) Date Available: 07/20/2026
Position Purpose: To develop students interest, abilities, talents, and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the visual arts, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation by implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions:
• Develops and administers school art curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for art instruction. • Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art to secondary pupils, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities. • Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art, art appreciation, and what constitutes art. • Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. • Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids. • Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time. • Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes. • Evaluates each pupils performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports. • Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside. • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research. • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. • Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. • Ensures that student conduct conforms to the schools standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. • Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. • Selects and requisitions appropriate books, art materials, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Equipment: Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Work Schedule: Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Teachers Unit Contract.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles. • Knowledge of art curriculum and concepts. • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. • Ability to organize and coordinate work. • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Work in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile:
• Certification/License: [State] State Certification as an Art Teacher or as required for position. • Motor Vehicle Operators License or ability to provide own transportation. • Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Masters Degree preferred. • Experience: Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and/or subject is a plus. • FLSA Status: Exempt