Elementary Art Teacher - Grades PreK-2 (Fall 2025 opening)

ServingSchools; Falmouth (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ServingSchools is seeking a dynamic Elementary Art Teacher for grades PreK-2 at Falmouth Elementary School for Fall 2025. The ideal candidate will inspire creativity, foster a growth mindset, and collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance student learning in the arts. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

100% district paid single health and dental

On-site child care for staff (depending on availability)

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the elementary level preferred.
• State Certification (620) required.
• B.S. in Art Education (K-12) required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide age-appropriate instruction.
• Maximize student engagement through effective classroom management.
• Organize and present student art displays.

Skills

Classroom management

Art concepts

Differentiating learning

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Art Education (K-12)

State Certification (620)

Job description

Elementary Art Teacher - Grades PreK-2 (Fall 2025 opening)

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Falmouth Elementary School seeks a dynamic and innovative art teacher for grades PreK-2 who builds positive and caring relationships with children, inspires and supports them in their learning, and works collaboratively with colleagues on their behalf. The art teacher will inspire students to use creative expression, be collaborative learners who feel safe to take risks and practice a growth mindset. This position requires strong knowledge of classroom management, art concepts that are aligned to the PreK and K-5 standards, and creating engaging art lessons or projects. The focus concepts and skills will include but are not limited to drawing, painting, sculpture, and art history.

Our Successful Candidate Will Have Exceptional Skills In

• Helping students to develop the ability to express themselves through their artwork and understand that everyone does that uniquely
• Planning and providing age appropriate instruction so that students develop aesthetic concepts, techniques and appreciations about art
• Understanding and empowering the whole child, including designing for learning in ways that connect, include, and create equity for each and every child
• Differentiating learning to support all learners
• Maximizing student engagement in learning through classroom management, knowledge of standards and art techniques, effective pacing and harnessing student voice and choice
• Communicating effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Sharing and co-creating as a positive and collaborative team player
• Implementing positive behavior interventions and supports, as well as social emotional learning
• Planning and presenting student art displays for the school and the community
• Organizing work and storage areas and control use of materials, equipment, and tools
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Preference will be given to teachers who have experience teaching at the elementary level (early elementary preferred)

Minimum Education Requirements: State Certification (620) and B.S. in Art Education (K-12)

Approved CRC (Criminal Records Check) and background check (will be run by the school department).

Additional

Pay commensurate with education and experience. A generous and comprehensive benefits package is included (100% district paid single health and dental), as well as on-site child care for staff (depending on availability).

Application Deadline: The deadline to apply is June 1st, 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Management

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