Art Teacher

Perea Elementary School; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Perea Elementary School in Memphis, TN seeks an Art Teacher for K–5 for the 2026–2027 school year to inspire creativity and teach foundational art skills. The role emphasizes student-centered art experiences and ongoing assessment in a supportive environment.

The position integrates a research-based Social Emotional Learning curriculum, promotes positive discipline, and requires collaboration with families and staff to uphold the school’s core values of community, empathy, innovation, safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record and a valid Tennessee Teacher License, or permit eligibility.
• Affinity for the mission of Perea Elementary School and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide art instruction to K–5 students.
• Integrate a Social Emotional Learning curriculum throughout the day.
• Engage students through active, inquiry-based learning.
• Communicate regularly with parents and students.
• Model emotional regulation and appropriate school behavior.
• Establish clear classroom rules and expectations.
• Participate in professional learning and share resources.
• Support Perea’s Core Values with the school community.

Skills

Art instruction

SEL integration

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee teaching license

Job description

Description

Art Teacher

Position Summary

The position of Art Teacher will be responsible for teaching students a variety of fundamental subjects as well as integrating a research-based Social Emotional Learning curriculum throughout the day.

Essential Functions

We are currently searching for an Art Teacher (K – 5th grade) for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

The Teacher will serve as the classroom Instructor and will:

• Provide children with art instruction and support students in gaining skills of self-regulation and communication.
• Teach students through active engagement.
• Engage students in lines of inquiry to enhance their learning.
• Communicate with parents and students regularly.
• Model emotional regulation for students.
• Teach appropriate behaviors in the school setting.
• Model understanding and response for behavior.
• Create and model clear rules in the classroom and for the outside world.
• Model consistent expectations for the classroom.
• Use positive discipline tactics that are developmentally appropriate aligned to Perea’s Student Support Model
• Participate in professional learning; share professional resources.
• Conduct all work activities in a timely and professional manner reflecting best educational practices.
• Support and reinforce Perea’s Core Values: community, empathy, innovation, safety and excellence with our students, parents, community members, and colleagues

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong record of academic achievement and a valid Tennessee Teacher License, or hold permit eligibility
• Affinity for the compelling mission of Perea Elementary School
• Personal and professional integrity