Teacher-Art

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:LOUISVILLE

School: Coal Creek Elementary

Position Title: Teacher-Art

Position Start Date: August 5, 2025

Position Type: Teachers-Licensed

FTE: 0.667 - 26.68 hours per week - Regular, ongoing 

Work Schedule: 186 days

Closing Date: May 4, 2025 

Summary:

A BVSD teacher demonstrates a strong knowledge of the curriculum and content area while positively impacting student achievement through innovative instructional strategies and effectively managing the learning environment.

Responsibilities: 

• Positively impacts student achievement through innovative instructional strategies
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the curriculum and content area
• Effectively manages the learning environment
• Values student diversity and support the unique learning needs of each individual student
• Exhibits a growth mindset through participation in high quality professional learning
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, families and community
• Builds positive relationships and communicate effectively with families
• Uses inclusive and differentiated instructional practices to support all students
• Uses data-driven evidence to inform instruction
• Demonstrates a level of technology proficiency that enhances student learning
• Contributes to a positive, child centered school culture
• Follows State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures
• Collaborate with grade level or department teams to integrate art instruction with other subject areas

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license or have licensure application in process with appropriate endorsement in: Art (must upload license or in process documentation to application)
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application
• The READ Act SB 19-199 (PDF) and SB22-004 (PDF) requires that all Colorado teachers who provide literacy instruction to students must earn a "READ Act Designation" by meeting specific requirements. If you are hired for a position requiring the READ Act Designation, you will be required to obtain it. Additional information can be found here.
  

Preferred:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong art background with the ability to engage K-5 learners
• Willingness to direct an extracurricular art group and grade level artistic programs

Salary Information: 

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.