We are currently searching for qualified and dedicated teachers to teach Art & Music to K-5 grade students for the 2024-2025 academic year at our PK-7 campus.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Hold a valid Texas Teacher Certificate for the specific grade level.

Art/Music Teaching Position Qualifications:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or Music Education.
• Demonstrated expertise in Art and Music theory and practice.
• Experience in or knowledge of a variety of artistic mediums (e.g., painting, sculpture) and musical instruments (e.g., piano, violin).

Duties and Responsibilities for Art/Music:

• Develop and implement curriculum that includes a wide range of artistic and musical techniques and theories.
• Organize and lead art and music projects that cater to the range of skills and developmental stages of elementary students.
• Manage and oversee the care of art supplies and musical tools/instruments, ensuring they are available and in good condition for student use.
• Plan, organize, and direct grade-level performances and art shows, possibly integrating these with other curriculum subjects.
• Incorporate technology into the art and music curriculum (e.g., using software for music composition, art creation tools).
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate art and music into other subjects.
• Foster an appreciation of the arts and music in students, encouraging their creative expressions.

TEACHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a program of study that caters to the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Prepare lesson plans that reflect accommodations for individual differences.
• Be prepared for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation when requested by immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide the learning process towards achieving curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to the students.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and maintain order in a fair and just manner.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participate in district and campus staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Establish and maintain open communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Submit lesson plans in a timely manner on the platform used by the school.
• Maintain a minimum number of grades in the Gradebook in a timely manner.
• Meet with the mentor teacher regularly (if new teacher).
• Perform other assigned duties.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for the assigned campus.
• Proficiency in using computer software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light work that may occasionally require light lifting.
• May require setup and breakdown of art displays and musical performance sets.
• Occasionally required to participate in evening and weekend activities.
• Position is in a classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.
• Moderate travel may be required.

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• Salary Placement: Based on professional and teaching experience with a STEP increase of $250 for each year of approved experience. Maximum step is 30.
• Additional Stipends:
• Tier I Experience Stipend:
• Teachers on steps 5-9 receive an additional $1,000 annually.
• Tier II Experience Stipend:
• Teachers on steps 10-30 receive an additional $2,000 annually.
• Advanced Degrees: Additional annual stipends of $1000 for a Master’s degree and $2500 for a Doctoral degree.
• Supplemental Duty Stipends: Various stipends for additional responsibilities, such as district department chair, Saturday tutoring, and campus coordinators.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Visual & Performing Arts

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person