Art Teacher

Montevideoschools; Montevideo, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Montevideo Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic High School Art Teacher to lead ceramics, sculpture, and digital art programs. You will guide students in wheel-throwing, hand-building, and studio practices while fostering foundational art skills and critical thinking.

The role emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and community engagement within a supportive school culture. A Minnesota teaching license is required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota K-12 Visual Arts Teaching License or eligible for licensure.
• Hands-on expertise in wheel-throwing, clay preparation, and kiln operation.
• Proficiency in digital media tools, graphic design principles, and visual arts software.
• Strong classroom management skills rooted in encouragement, creativity, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ceramics & Sculpture: guide students through hand-building, pottery wheel techniques, firing processes, and structural design.
• Studio Art & Foundations: nurture core skills in drawing, painting, color theory, and visual expression.
• Digital Art & Media: teach modern graphic concepts, digital illustration, and visual media tools to prepare students for tech-driven creative fields.

Skills

Wheel-throwing

Clay preparation

Kiln operation

Classroom management

Education

Minnesota K-12 Visual Arts Teaching License

Tools

Digital media tools

Graphic design software

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Montevideo Public Schools

Shape Minds, Sculpt Clay, and Design the Future: High School Art Teacher Wanted!

Are you an educator who loves bridging the gap between tactile creation and modern digital design? Montevideo High School is looking for a passionate, innovativeArt Teacher (Ceramics, Studio Art & Digital Art) to lead our creative studio spaces and inspire the next generation of Thunder Hawk artists.

Whether your hands are covered in clay at the potter's wheel or you're guiding students through creative digital design software, we want a teacher who thrives on creative energy and community connection.

What You'll Teach

• Ceramics & Sculpture: Guide students through hand-building, pottery wheel techniques, firing processes, and structural design.
• Studio Art & Foundations: Nurture core skills in drawing, painting, color theory, and visual expression.
• Digital Art & Media: Teach modern graphic concepts, digital illustration, and visual media tools to prepare students for tech-driven creative fields.

Why Join Montevideo High School?

• A Community That Values the Arts: Our school district invests deeply in well-rounded education, celebrating creative student expression both inside and outside the classroom.
• Thunder Hawk Pride: Join a tight-knit, supportive faculty culture where collaboration, innovation, and educator well-being are prioritized.
• Quality of Life: Located along the Minnesota River valley, Montevideo offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, vibrant community traditions, and a lower cost of living.

Key Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota K-12 Visual Arts Teaching License (or eligible for licensure).
• Hands-on expertise in wheel-throwing, clay preparation, and kiln operation.
• Proficiency in digital media tools, graphic design principles, and visual arts software.
• Strong classroom management skills rooted in encouragement, creativity, and safety.

Ready to Soar with Us?

Bring your creative vision to a school district that supports your growth as an educator and artist.

Postings current as of 9/23/2026 8:12:07 AM CST.

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