Teacher-Art

Boulder Valley School District; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Boulder Valley School District seeks a part-time Art Teacher for Douglass Elementary in Boulder, CO. The role is 0.667 FTE (26.68 hours/week) on a limited-term through 2/12/2027, with 186 instructional days across 12 months.

You will deliver art instruction, collaborate with grade-level teams, and support diverse learners in a vibrant K-5 setting. Requirements include a Colorado Art teaching license or active licensure in process and completion of BVSD online application; READ Act designation is

Qualifications

• Colorado teaching license in Art is required or licensure in process with appropriate endorsement in Art.
• BVSD online application must be completed and submitted.
• READ Act designation must be earned if the position requires literacy instruction.

Responsibilities

• Positively impacts student achievement through innovative instructional strategies and engaging lessons.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the Art curriculum and content.
• Effectively manages the learning environment and supports diverse learners.
• Collaborates with families, colleagues and community to enhance student learning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Art education

Collaboration

Education

Colorado teaching license in Art

READ Act designation knowledge

Job description

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

School: Douglass Elementary

Position Title: Teacher-Art

Position Start Date: September 21, 2026

Position Type: Teachers-Licensed

FTE:0.667 - 26.68 hours per week - Limited Term through 2/12/2027

Work Schedule:186 Days - 12 Months

Closing Date: September 20, 2026

Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD

Summary:

A BVSD teacher demonstrates a strong knowledge of the curriculum and content area while positively impacting student achievement through innovative instructional strategies and effectively managing the learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Positively impacts student achievement through innovative instructional strategies
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the curriculum and content area
• Effectively manages the learning environment
• Values student diversity and support the unique learning needs of each individual student
• Exhibits a growth mindset through participation in high quality professional learning
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, families and community
• Builds positive relationships and communicate effectively with families
• Uses inclusive and differentiated instructional practices to support all students
• Uses data-driven evidence to inform instruction
• Demonstrates a level of technology proficiency that enhances student learning
• Contributes to a positive, child centered school culture
• Follows State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures
• Collaborate with grade level or department teams tointegrate art instruction with other subject areas

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license or have licensure application in process with appropriate endorsement in: Art(must upload license or in process documentation to application)
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application
• The READ Act SB 19-199 (PDF) and SB22-004 (PDF) requires that all Colorado teachers who provide literacy instruction to students must earn a “READ Act Designation” by meeting specific requirements. If you are hired for a position requiring the READ Act Designation, you will be required to obtain it. Additional information can be found here.
  

Preferred:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong artbackground with the ability to engage K-5 learners
• Willingness to direct an extracurricular art group and grade level artistic programs

Salary Information:

Salary Placementvaries according experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule).
BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Application and Selection Procedure:

• External Candidates: Apply on-line at jobs.bvsd
• Current BVSD Employees: Must apply through the INFOR portal
• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.
• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.

Benefits & Eligibility:

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligibleemployees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• EcoPass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html