Art Teacher

Farmington Area Public Schools; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Sick and personal leave

403(b) available

Job summary

Farmington Area Public Schools in Farmington, NM is seeking an Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Farmington Elementary. 8.24.26 start date.

The position involves planning and delivering a dynamic instructional program to elementary students, guiding them to fulfill their potential. The successful candidate will plan lessons, implement engaging activities, use technology to differentiate instruction, and manage classroom behavior.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution.
• Minnesota State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Technology integration

Student assessment

Education

B.A./B.S. in teaching

Minnesota State certification

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Art
• Date Posted: 8/17/2026
• Location: Farmington Elementary
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

Description:

Art Teacher

2026-2027 school year

FES

8.24.26 start date

$52,071 - $106,525 depending on education and experience

To plan, organise and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
• Minnesota State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Full listing of benefits can be found in the Collective Bargaining agreement Teacher contract

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, sick and personal leave, 403(b) available