ART TEACHER*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, an A-rated district, seeks a certified Art Teacher to instruct elementary and secondary students in visual arts, history, and cultural significance. The role includes preparing objectives, delivering lessons, and assessing progress while maintaining art portfolios and attendance records.

Eligible candidates may participate in district and national exhibitions and professional development.

Qualifications

• Certified art teacher credential required.
• Starting salary noted as $53,159 plus a referendum retirement supplement.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson objectives and study outlines following district guidelines.
• Lectures, demonstrates, selects materials, and uses visuals to present subject matter to class.
• Maintains portfolio of student artwork and administers assessments to measure progress and report to parents.
• Assigns lessons and assesses students' progress.
• Maintains attendance and grade records as required.
• Participates in exhibitions, contests, and professional meetings.
• Performs related work as assigned by administrator or designee.
• Provides opportunities for students to visit museums or galleries as part of learning.
• Supports student learning through effective classroom management.

Education

Certified art teacher

Job description

ART TEACHER*

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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5478942

Application Deadline: Jan 01, 2027 5:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Dec 19, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

BASIC OBJECTIVES This is a professional position for a certified art teacher who is responsible for the instruction ofelementary and secondary students through the teaching of visual arts content, art productionskills, the historical and cultural significance, and understanding of visual arts as an art form.

• 1. Prepares lesson objectives and outline of study following district curriculumguidelines.
• 2. Lectures, demonstrates, selects appropriate materials, and uses visuals and audiovisual teaching aides to present subject matter to class.
• 3. Maintains portfolio of student artwork and prepares and administers assessments tomeasure students' progress, records results, issues reports to inform parents ofprogress, and assigns final grades.
• 4. Assigns lessons and assesses students' progress.
• 5. Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school.
• 6. Participates in school, community, district, state, and national exhibitions andcontests.
• 7. Participates in faculty and professional meetings and inservice classes.
• 8. Performs related work as required or as assigned by the supervising administrator orhis/her designee.
• 9. Provides opportunity for students to visit museum/gallery artist studios as a part oftheir learning experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This is medium work which requires the following physical activities: climbing, balancing,bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing,walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions,talking, hearing and visual acuity. The worker is exposed to hazards, atmosphericconditions and oils. The work is performed indoors and outdoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS As specified in the State Statutes.

Starting Teacher Salary: $53,159.00*

*(includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3,009)

New hires may be eligible to receive credit for verified years of experience, which can enhance their starting salary.

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We are an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Art