What are the responsibilities and job description for the (Glendale) Art Teacher 2025-2026 (December) position at Sun Valley Academy?
Position: Art Teacher
Location: Glendale
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Salary Range: $40,000-$50,000 annually
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY
Skills
As the Art Teacher, you will be responsible for developing each student's interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines. You will also:
Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career. At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.
What We Offer You
At SVA, we offer smaller class sizes (for teacher postings), competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a warm and loving environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Sun Valley Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Employee Benefits
Sun Valley offers competitive salary, full medical benefits, life insurance and a 401K retirement program. We are a warm, caring, supportive environment where all team members work hard to give our students the best possible academic outcomes.
BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS
To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? APPLY BELOW:
https://sunvalleyacademy.isolvedhire.com/
Location: Glendale
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Salary Range: $40,000-$50,000 annually
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY
Skills
As the Art Teacher, you will be responsible for developing each student's interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines. You will also:
- Have an aesthetic understanding and appreciation for the arts
- Able to design, facilitate and teach art
- Create and implement lesson plans, assign tasks, and evaluate student work and progress according to school's guidelines
- Supervise students safety and promote a safe, effective, and ethical learning environment
- Use professional discretion and judgment in managing students in a classroom setting
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Maintain professional demeanor and ethics at all times
- Other job-related duties as assigned
- Use office equipment and materials properly and in a safe manner.
- Perform basic math skills and functions.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Read a variety of manuals and documents.
- Writes in a coherent and professional manner.
- Present information to others.
- Knowledge of office management procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Bachelor's degree in Art Education or related field.
- Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Associate's Degree in Art education or related field, or higher.
- Arizona Teaching Certificate, or Reciprocal Out-Of-State Certificate.
- 1 year of art teaching experience.
- Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, fingering, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
- Employees must be subject to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Employees must be able to physically manage a classroom with small children ensuring the safety of the children at all times.
Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career. At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.
What We Offer You
At SVA, we offer smaller class sizes (for teacher postings), competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a warm and loving environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Sun Valley Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Employee Benefits
Sun Valley offers competitive salary, full medical benefits, life insurance and a 401K retirement program. We are a warm, caring, supportive environment where all team members work hard to give our students the best possible academic outcomes.
BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS
To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? APPLY BELOW:
https://sunvalleyacademy.isolvedhire.com/
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000