IB Art Teacher (K-5) - Immersion & Hands-On

Mylila; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakes International Language Academy (LILA) seeks a dedicated Elementary Art Teacher for Grade K-5. The role focuses on designing engaging, hands-on art lessons within a language immersion IB world school, infusing globally-minded concepts into the curriculum.

The teacher will collaborate with grade-level colleagues, support parental involvement, and maintain a welcoming classroom. Ongoing professional development includes language immersion and IB PYP training, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education or related field.
• Must have a valid Minnesota teaching license or ability to obtain a license in the assignment area and grade level prior to the start of the school year.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate hands-on learning activities in daily instruction.
• Collaborate with grade level teachers to create unit-supporting activities.
• Encourage parental involvement regarding program goals, classroom activities, and school functions.
• Create a safe and welcoming classroom environment.
• Collaborate with other teachers, program specialists, program coordinator, director and other staff regarding program implementation.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends, procedures and evaluation processes in art education.
• Participate in weekly program planning and staff development activities.
• Participate in all training programs required for language immersion, Responsive Classroom, and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Parental involvement

Hands-on learning

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education or related field

Minnesota teaching license (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Responsive Classroom

IB PYP framework

Job description

Lakes International Language Academy (LILA) seeks a dedicated Elementary Art Teacher for Grade K-5. The role focuses on designing engaging, hands-on art lessons within a language immersion IB world school, infusing globally-minded concepts into the curriculum.

The teacher will collaborate with grade-level colleagues, support parental involvement, and maintain a welcoming classroom. Ongoing professional development includes language immersion and IB PYP training, with travel as needed.