Art Teacher - Elementary

Ephrata Area School District; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephrata Area School District is seeking a Districtwide Elementary Art Teacher to begin January 2027. The role requires state and district standards alignment in art education and development of course goals, with instructional duties and collaboration across staff and families.

The position is full-time and contracted, with background checks and pre-employment requirements, including drug testing and health clearances, as described by PA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze; effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain written records and present information to colleagues, students, parents, and administrators.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver art instruction aligned with state and district standards.
• Develop course goals related to state and district standards in art education.
• Promote high levels of achievement appropriate to student ability.
• Maintain curriculum materials and assess student progress.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and administration to support learning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Location: Ephrata Area School District -- District-Wide
• Date Available: January 2027
• Closing Date: 10/13/2026

DISTRICTWIDEARTTEACHER (Fulton/Highland Elementary Schools)

Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA, is recruiting for a Districtwide Elementary Art Teacher. Position is a full-time, contracted position and will be available starting January 2027. The Art Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District Policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

• Have a thorough understanding of the requirements related to state and district standards in Art education.
• Be capable of developing course goals related to state and district standards in art education.
• Use techniques and introduce appropriate methods of teaching that enable all students to meet the state and district benchmarks.
• Provide a variety of classroom techniques and methods.
• Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual student ability.
• Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student ability.
• Use adopted district curriculum and appropriate supplementary materials.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction.

Requirements:

• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Certification: Holds a valid certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education in Art K-12
• Experience: Any work experience in certification area(s); Student teaching experience in a supervised education program at an accredited institution
• Language Skills: Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze; Effective written and verbal communication skills; Ability to maintain written records, and effectively present information to colleagues, students, parents, and administrators; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with tact and diplomacy
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts, math reasoning, and math logic
• Reasoning Skills: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and reasoning skills
• Other Skills & Abilities: Exhibit sound judgment; Ability to develop appropriate effective working relationships with department colleagues, school staff, students, parents, and the administration; demonstrate effective organizational and time-management skills.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Must demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. Must interact positively with administration, students, staff, parents and community members.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior & speech and dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner.
• Must follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Must maintain the integrity of confidential information within the District.
• Follow established protocols as outlined in Student/Faculty/Support Staff handbook

Other Requirements: Applicants must also possess the following criminal clearances obtained within the last 12 months:Act 34 - PA Criminal Record; Act 114 - FBI Background Check; Act 151 - PA Child Abuse Clearance.

The Ephrata Area School District also requires a pre-employment drug test, physical, and TB test upon offer of employment as required by PA Department of Health.

Status: Contracted Position

Salary Range: Current EAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Ephrata Area School District will not discriminate in employment, education programs, or activities based on race, sex, handicap, or national origin. This policy of non-discrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Inquiries should be directed to Diane Gibson, Director of Human Resources, Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 19522