Elementary School Art Teacher, Grades 3-6

Oakwood School; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Art Teacher for upper-grade students. This role involves developing and implementing a creative curriculum that nurtures self-expression and critical thinking. You will collaborate with colleagues to integrate art into various subjects while maintaining a supportive classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in art education and a commitment to the school's core values of cultural equity and sustainability. Join a vibrant community dedicated to fostering creativity and academic excellence in a diverse educational setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an art instructor for grades 3-6 required.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and have excellent teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement lessons in accordance with the art curriculum.
• Create a safe and supportive classroom environment that fosters creativity.
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate art into the classroom.

Skills

Art Instruction

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Team Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Art

Teaching Credential in Art or MFA

Job description

Elementary School Art Teacher, Grades 3-6

Elementary School Art Teacher, Grades 3-6

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Description

The Art Teacher will develop and implement a curriculum designed for upper-grade students, teaching art form, technique, and media to create an environment that nurtures creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking. Classroom projects should reflect the school’s core values, including cultural equity, sustainability, and interdisciplinary studies. The Art Teacher will develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.

Description

The Art Teacher will develop and implement a curriculum designed for upper-grade students, teaching art form, technique, and media to create an environment that nurtures creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking. Classroom projects should reflect the school’s core values, including cultural equity, sustainability, and interdisciplinary studies. The Art Teacher will develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in education, Art, or similar discipline is required
• A teaching credential in art or an MFA in visual arts is preferred
• 3+ years of experience working as an art instructor for grades 3-6 is required
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and willing to take initiative
• Must have excellent teamwork skills
• Requires the ability to work well with children and adults
• Must be a role model in embracing and living out the school’s mission, goals, and criteria
• Experience with independent schools is preferred but not required
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement lessons in accordance with the Elementary School art curriculum and learning objectives.
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate art into the classroom curriculum.
• Create a safe and supportive classroom environment that fosters learning and creativity.
• Adjust lesson plans and teaching strategies to accommodate different learning profiles.
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in professional development to stay current on educational trends and best practices.
• Monitor and care for the supply inventory.
• Record and report student progress.
• Participate in parent/guardian conferences as needed.
• Create opportunities to showcase students’ art throughout the campus.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Salary Range: $71,622-$88,550

Oakwood School is a K-12 coeducational day school in North Hollywood, California that opened its doors in 1951. The school has remained faithful to its original mission ever since: to create a diverse educational environment where young people are partners with the adults who teach them and learn from them; where the best means of preparing students for the future is to immerse them in the present; where a healthy learning environment requires joy and humor as well as rigorous intensity; and where students’ intellectual and aesthetic depth – along with their capacity for empathy and moral courage – emerge out of authentic engagement with their teachers, one another, and the world around them.

Oakwood School is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in our workforce. With purpose, Oakwood celebrates and affirms diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, faith, family structure, socioeconomic background, age, and ability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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