Teacher - Visual Arts (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Sylvania; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District's Holladay Elementary Magnet School in Tucson seeks an Art educator for grades K-5. The role focuses on creating engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and advancing achievement while supporting diversity and collaboration.

Expect a 1.0 FTE, 7.5 hours per day, 9.5 month calendar; salary is governed by the district schedule. Position requires Arizona certificates in Art education and a K-12 endorsement, with a commitment to ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Arizona certificates in Art for K-12/Elementary and secondary endorsements.
• Endorsement in Art across PreK-12 or 6-12 with subject matter expertise.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in instruction.
• Proven ability to plan instruction and assess student progress.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, standards-based art lessons for K-5 students.
• Effectively manage classroom to support learning and behavior.
• Assess student performance and adjust instruction to improve achievement.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to plan instruction and analyze outcomes.

Skills

Art education

Diversity awareness

Team collaboration

Lesson planning

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate with Art K-12 Endorsement

Arizona Secondary Certificate with Art Endorsement

Arizona Arts Education Certificate PreK-12

Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 (Art)

Job description

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SUMMARY

Effectively manage the learning environment to prepare lesson plans, instruct students, evaluate and monitor students’ performance in order to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity. Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Arizona Elementary Certificate with Art K-12 Endorsement
• Arizona Secondary Certificate with Art approved area or Art K-12 Endorsement
• Arizona Arts Education CertificatePreK-12 Certificate
• Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with Art approved area
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated success in engaging African American and Latino students
• Bilingual (Spanish) endorsement

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Holladay Elementary Magnet School - 33rd St. & Park Area - 1 position - Grades K-5

FTE : 1.0, 7.5 hours per day

Work Calendar:9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.