Middle School Art Teacher - Inspire Creativity & Design

Jeffco Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Bluffs Middle School, part of Jeffco Public Schools, seeks a dedicated Art teacher for grades 6–8. This annual, 1.0 FTE position on the 185-day schedule carries a salary range of $56,085.00 to $75,142.00, with placement on the JCE - Professional - 185 days schedule.

Join a district focused on educational excellence and community engagement. The role emphasizes design through art, technology integration, and collaboration with staff and students.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Colorado teaching license or authorization.
• Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area, Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam, or 36 credit hours as determined by the district.

Responsibilities

• Teach design through drawing, painting, photography, metals and sculpture.
• Incorporate technology into art curriculum.
• Encourage student creativity.
• Differentiate instruction to meet all students' abilities.
• Contribute to staff with co-curricular and enrichment activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of secondary Art curriculum standards.
• Willingness to participate in County and State art shows.
• Use effective classroom management techniques to create a positive environment.

Skills

Graphic/drawing skills

Classroom management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Colorado teaching license or authorization

Content-area qualifications (endorsement, degree, exam, or 36 credits)

Job description

Falcon Bluffs Middle School, part of Jeffco Public Schools, seeks a dedicated Art teacher for grades 6–8. This annual, 1.0 FTE position on the 185-day schedule carries a salary range of $56,085.00 to $75,142.00, with placement on the JCE - Professional - 185 days schedule.

Join a district focused on educational excellence and community engagement. The role emphasizes design through art, technology integration, and collaboration with staff and students.