Temporary Arts Specialist - Orchestra/Guitar

Mountain View Whisman School District; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Mountain View Whisman School District is looking for a Temporary Arts Specialist for the orchestra and guitar to plan and deliver various art lessons at Graham Middle School. The role requires a California Teaching Credential and the ability to work with students aged 4-14, developing engaging curriculum in the arts.

This position is temporary with a work year based on site needs and the possibility of 8-40 hours per week. It demands strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of California Arts Standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students ages 4-14 years old preferred.
• Ability to develop curriculum and interactive pacing guides for specific Fine Arts courses.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver art lessons (visual arts, music, theater, media arts, dance, etc.).

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Knowledge of California Arts Standards

Education

California Teaching Credential (Certificated)

BA in arts or college level arts courses preferred (Classified)

Job description

Temporary Arts Specialist - Orchestra/Guitar JobID: 2746

• Position Type: Support Staff - Hourly/ Arts Specialist
• Date Posted: 6/9/2026
• Location: Graham Middle School
• Date Available: 08/12/2026

Certificated and Classified applicants are encouraged to apply!

Job Description

Under the direction of the site principal, the art specialist will plan and deliver art lessons (visual arts, music, theater, media arts, dance, etc.)

Compensation

Pay is based on the appropriate corresponding salary schedule depending on work schedule.

10 month work year depending on site need.

8-40 hours per week depending on site need.

Qualifications

• California Teaching Credential (Certificated)
• BA in arts or college level arts courses preferred (Classified)
• Experience working with students ages 4-14 years old preferred
• Ability to develop curriculum and interactive pacing guides for specific Fine Arts courses

Knowledge of

California Arts Standards

Ability To

Utilize strong interpersonal skills to work and communicate effectively with colleagues parents, and students

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employee will frequently work at a computer and travel to attend meetings.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work environment includes working directly with children. There are a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the employee must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. The employee must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. The job entails potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes; exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and communicable diseases; and for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.

Supervised by

Site or Department Administrator

Evaluated by

Site or Department Administrator

Equity and Non-Discrimination Statement

The Mountain View Whisman School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Mountain View Whisman School District requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Erin Green at 650‑526‑3500, 1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043, or [e-mail].