ART TEACHER

Position Summary

The Art Teacher inspires, nurtures, and challenges students to express themselves creatively while building strong artistic skills aligned to state standards. This teacher fosters a classroom environment where all students feel safe to take risks, explore diverse mediums, and connect art-making to culture, identity, and academic learning. The Art Teacher collaborates with colleagues to support schoolwide initiatives, including PBIS, restorative practices, and social-emotional learning.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Develop and implement standards-aligned art lessons that are engaging, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive.
   
• Teach a range of media (drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, printmaking, etc.).
   
• Integrate art history, contemporary artists, and cross-curricular connections.
   
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
   
• Assess student progress using a variety of tools and provide timely feedback.
   

Classroom Environment & Culture

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive art studio that promotes creativity and risk-taking.
   
• Uphold and reinforce schoolwide PBIS expectations through positive, proactive strategies.
   
• Use restorative practices to build relationships, repair harm, and guide students through reflective problem-solving.
   
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe classroom, including proper material use and storage.

Collaboration & Professional Learning

• Partner with grade-level teams, administrators, and support staff to enrich schoolwide arts integration.
   
• Participate in professional development related to curriculum, PBIS, restorative practices, and RULER/SEL frameworks.
   
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and school events.
   
• Attend required meetings, duty assignments, and school functions.

School Community & Enrichment

• Support and contribute to school events, art shows, family nights, and student showcases.
   
• Manage and maintain art supplies, equipment, and budget.
   
• Provide opportunities for student leadership and artistic expression across the school building.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid state teaching certification in Visual Arts (or eligibility).
• Demonstrated experience teaching or working with children in a school, community, or arts program.
• Strong understanding of art techniques, classroom management, and culturally responsive practices.
• Commitment to equity, creativity, and the belief that all students can learn and thrive in the arts.
• Experience with restorative and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to integrate technology and digital art tools.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Passion for creating a joyful, creative environment where students shine.

External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org.   Internal candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link on Interfaces.

EEO/AAE

Salary : $54,987 - $80,015