TEACHER, ELEMENTARY - ART, K-5TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a passionate Art Teacher for K-5 students. This role will inspire young learners through creative lessons, fostering their artistic skills in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and teaching license, committed to educational equity and excellence.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Competitive compensation

Total Reward offerings

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
• Experience and ability to create engaging art lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging art lessons to K-5 students.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance and behavior.
• Communicate with parents and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

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Job Description

** Applications will be received until

Job Description

** Applications will be received until April 10, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . **

About This Job

We are seeking a creative and passionate Art Teacher to inspire students to explore their artistic abilities. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons in various art forms, fostering creativity, and encouraging self-expression. The ideal candidate will create a positive, supportive classroom environment where students can develop their skills and confidence in visual arts.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .
  
  

What You'll Do

• Help all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.
• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.
• May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement. (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws)
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
  
  

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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