Academic Specialist-Lang Ranch TK – Grade 5 Art Specialist

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.

• Fundamental principles, methods and procedures of operating computers and peripheral equipment;
• Fundamentals in classroom behavior management and support; classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct;
• Applicable laws, codes, policies and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Computer hardware systems and software applications utilized by the District.  

Salary : $18 - $22