Academic Specialist-Lang Ranch TK - Grade 5 Art Specialist
Salary
$18.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Location
District Office: 1400 E. Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA
Job Type
Part-time
Job Number
26-615-1
Division
Instructional Services
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Salary Schedule Range
0
RECRUITMENT DETAILS
TK - Grade 5 Art Specialist
Part-Time Position - Lang Ranch Elementary School
$18-$22/hour; 5-10hrs/week
Lang Ranch Elementary is seeking a creative, organized, and enthusiastic Art Specialist to provide engaging visual arts instruction to students in Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade. This part-time position is ideal for an individual who is passionate about fostering creativity, exposing students to a variety of artistic styles and techniques, and helping students develop an appreciation for art through hands-on experiences.
The Art Specialist will travel to classrooms throughout the school year, providing lessons that introduce students to notable artists, artistic movements, and a variety of media, including watercolor, clay, drawing, painting, mixed media, and other visual arts techniques.
Responsibilities:
? Design and deliver engaging, grade-appropriate art lessons for TK-5 students that encourage creativity, self-expression, and artistic skill development.
? Plan and implement 4-5 art projects per grade level each school year, aligned with learning objectives and developmental needs.
? Introduce students to a variety of artists, art styles, cultures, and artistic techniques.
? Prepare, organize, and maintain art supplies, materials, and project resources.
? Travel between classrooms to provide instruction and support student learning.
? Foster a positive, inclusive, and creative learning environment where all students feel successful.
? Demonstrate strong classroom management strategies to ensure productive and respectful learning experiences.
? Collaborate with classroom teachers to coordinate schedules and support classroom learning when appropriate.
? Assist with the display and celebration of student artwork throughout the school year.
Qualifications:
? Experience teaching art to elementary-aged students.
? Knowledge of a variety of artistic media, techniques, and processes, including watercolor, clay, drawing, painting, and mixed media.
? Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
? Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage materials across multiple classrooms and grade levels.
? Strong communication and collaboration skills.
? Ability to adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Preferred:
? Background in Art Education, Fine Arts, Elementary Education, or a related field.
? Familiarity with the California Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Standards.
? Experience planning and organizing school art displays or exhibitions.
? Experience working in an elementary school setting.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school or equivalency.
JOB COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Nondiscrimination in Employment
The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410). Any applicant who attempts to directly contact individual Board Members with the intent of influencing the deciaion of the Board will be considered disqualified from candidacy for this position.
RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by an Alternative Retirement Program (APPLE). Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Contributions are not made into Social Security.
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Employer Conejo Valley Unified School District
Address 750 Mitchell Rd
Newbury Park, California, 91320
Phone 805-498-4557
Website http://www.conejousd.org