ART TEACHER SES/SMS

Sanders Unified School District; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanders Unified School District is seeking a dedicated Teacher for elementary art classes. The ideal candidate will have current State Teacher Certification, strong communication and collaboration skills, and experience working with Minority and Native American students. Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, maintaining a positive learning environment, and collaborating with administration to support school goals. This position is a ten-month contract based on district pay scale. Additional qualifications such as bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have current State Teacher Certification in the area applied for.
• Must have excellent communication/collaboration skills.
• Experience working in Native American Communities required.
• Experience working with Minority Students preferred.
• Must have good computer operating skills.
• Bilingual/ESL endorsed preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in designated locations.
• Plan a program of study catering to individual needs of students.
• Create a conducive learning environment.
• Prepare classes and show evidence of preparation to supervisor.
• Encourage students to set goals for achievement and behavior.
• Assess student accomplishments and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Computer operating skills

Experience with Native American Communities

Experience with Minority Students

Bilingual/ESL endorsed

Education

Current State Teacher Certification

Job description

TITLE: TEACHER

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Art
• Date Posted: 5/12/2026
• Date Available: 7/27/2026

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Must have current State Teacher Certification in the area applied for.
• 2. Must have excellent communication/collaboration skills
• 3. Experience working in Native American Communities
• 4. Experience working with Minority Students
• 5. Must have good computer operating skills.
• 6. Bilingual/ESL endorsed preferred.
• 7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

SUPERVISES

Students as assigned

TERM OF

Ten (10) months

EMPLOYMENT

Salary is to be determined by district pay scale and Board.

POSITION GOAL

To support the mission of the Sanders Unified Schools, District goals, procedures, and policy in the best interest of the student by professionally carrying out assigned duties and participating in the improvement and refinement of related areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Meets and instructions assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
5. Encourages students to set goals and maintain standards of classroom achievement and behavior.
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media including computer and related technology, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
9. Assesses the accomplishment of students on a regular basis, maintains documentation on computers and provides progress reports as required.
10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records on computer and other district forms as required.
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
14. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required to do so under reasonable terms.
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence, including computer and related skills.
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.