K-5 Art Teacher: Cultivating Genius & Community

HOLLA School; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

HOLLA School in Oregon seeks a part-time Art Teacher to design and deliver a K-5 art curriculum aligned with HOLLA School’s frameworks and National Core Arts Standards. The role emphasizes culturally responsive teaching, community storytelling, and collaborative planning with a dedicated school team.

The ideal candidate will integrate arts into broader learning, support neurodivergent students, and contribute to a joyful, equitable school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline.
• Oregon teaching license with Charter Art endorsement.
• Experience collaborating in teaching teams across elementary grades.
• Knowledge of K-5 National Core Arts Standards.
• Familiarity with culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a K-5 Art curriculum.
• Incorporate culturally specific art forms and community storytelling.
• Observe and assess student progress through rubrics and portfolios.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and specialists.
• Participate in professional development and IEP/IEP meetings.
• Maintain a safe, engaging art studio environment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Culturally responsive teaching

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline

Oregon Teaching License with Charter Art endorsement

Tools

National Core Arts Standards

Gholdy Muhammad Cultivating Genius

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Job description

HOLLA School in Oregon seeks a part-time Art Teacher to design and deliver a K-5 art curriculum aligned with HOLLA School’s frameworks and National Core Arts Standards. The role emphasizes culturally responsive teaching, community storytelling, and collaborative planning with a dedicated school team.

The ideal candidate will integrate arts into broader learning, support neurodivergent students, and contribute to a joyful, equitable school culture.