Teacher, Art - Elementary

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muscogee County School District is seeking an Elementary Art Teacher to provide engaging visual arts instruction aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence. The role emphasizes quality exhibitions and active involvement in the Fine Arts Department.

Requirements include a Bachelor Degree in art education or related field and a GAPSC Art Education certificate or eligibility, with strong communication and classroom management to support diverse learners across grade levels.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Technical communication proficiency using email and digital platforms.
• Instructional strategies for diverse learners.
• Effective classroom management.
• Understanding of Georgia Standards of Excellence for Visual Arts.
• Commitment to the Process of Creation via GSE Anchor Standards: Creating, Presenting, Responding, Connecting.

Responsibilities

• Provide art instruction to elementary students.
• Emphasize quality exhibitions of artwork.
• Maintain alignment with GSE for Visual Arts.
• Deliver differentiated art experiences across grade levels.
• Communicate student progress to parents and assess against objectives.
• Pursue professional development and fulfill assigned duties.

Skills

Communications

Digital tools

Diversity-focused instruction

Classroom management

GSE Visual Arts

Process of Creation standards

Education

Bachelor degree in art education

Job description

Job Details

Position Title: Art Teacher - Elementary School

FLSA

Exempt

Salary

Teacher Salary Schedule

Work Days

190

Location

To Be Determined

Reports To

Principal

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

This posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides art instruction to students and emphasizes the importance of art work through quality exhibitions.

Requirements

• 1. Educational Level: Bachelor Degree in art education, fine arts, visual arts, or job related field
• 2. Certification/License: Valid GAPSC Art Education certification or eligibility for GA certification in Art which includes passage of GACE Art assessment and adherence to GAPSC renewal requirements.
• 3. Experience: None
• 4. Physical Activities: Ability to actively manage students, maintain a visible presence throughout classroom and school activities, move as needed to supervise and support, handle art supplies, and demonstrate techniques.
• 5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong written and oral communication.
  Technical communication proficiency, including email, online learning platforms, and other digital tools.
  Instructional strategies that engage diverse learners.
  Effective classroom management.
  Understanding of Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for Visual Arts.
  Commitment to the Process of Creation through GSE Anchor Standards: Creating, Presenting, Responding, Connecting.

Essential Duties

Fine Arts Department Goal: Expand holistic, standards-based arts opportunities for all students, emphasizing artistic processes through the Process of Creation. This promotes academic achievement via interdisciplinary connections, alongside social-emotional growth, self-expression, and creativity.

Maintain active GaPSC Art Education certification and align all instruction with GSE for Visual Arts, integrating Creating, Presenting, Responding, and Connecting.

Foster a positive classroom environment; deliver differentiated art experiences for all levels: elementary, middle, and high school; communicate student progress to parents; and assess against GSE objectives.

Demonstrate consistent attendance, comply with all policies and procedures, meet certification and accreditation standards, fulfill adapted general teacher responsibilities, pursue professional development, and perform additional duties as assigned.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.