6th-8th Cultural and Visual Arts Teacher

Twin Cities International; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 47,568 - 85,922; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Flex spending accounts for medical or dependent care

Teacher's Retirement Association (TRA) retirement plan

Job summary

Twin Cities International Schools is seeking a Cultural and Visual Arts Teacher for grades 6-8 for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Minnesota teaching license and focus on East African culture’s connection to the Visual Arts. Responsibilities include collaborating with teaching teams, engaging students, and following state standards. Salary ranges from $47,568.18 to $85,922.88, with additional compensation for advanced degrees. Benefits include medical, dental, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Minnesota teaching license or obtain one prior to hire.
• Focus on East African culture and its connection to the Visual Arts.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with administration and middle school teaching teams.
• Engage students in learning through best practice strategies.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students and staff.
• Plan and deliver lessons consistent with MN state standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Follow all policies and procedures for good teaching practice.

Skills

Collaboration with teaching teams

Effective communication

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Standards-based instruction

Experience with English-Language Learners

Education

Valid Minnesota teaching license

Job description

Openings as of 5/17/2026

Cultural and Visual Arts Teacher, Grades 6-8 for the 2026-27 school year – Twin Cities International Schools (Job ID: 1399)

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Art; Location: Twin Cities International Schools; Date Posted: 5/14/2026; Date Available: 08/16/2026

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work collaboratively with administration and middle school classroom teaching teams;
• Engage students in learning through best practice strategies, establishing high expectations for students;
• Communicate effectively with parents, students and staff;
• Plan, organize and deliver lessons consistent with MN state standards;
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all your students;
• Follow all policies and procedures that teachers are subject to, and which good teaching practice dictates;
• Experience with standards-based instruction, English-Language Learners and common assessments is a plus;

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Minnesota teaching license or obtain one prior to hire;
• Focus on East African culture and its connection to the Visual Arts;

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is determined by experience and education, ranging from $47,568.18 to $85,922.88 for the 2026-27 school year. Current Minnesota licensed Tier 3 or 4 teacher salary starts at $51,828.55. Additional salary available for completed master’s, master’s + 60 credits, Ed.D. or Ph.D.

Benefits include medical and dental benefits (optional) with coverage options for employee, employee +1 or family; life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability; and optional flex spending accounts for medical or dependent care. Employees must enroll in the Teacher's Retirement Association (TRA) retirement plan.

About the School

Twin Cities International Schools is a K‑8 public charter school located in the North Loop of Minneapolis, with an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students. The school focuses on East African culture and visual arts.