Visual Arts Teacher 2026-2027

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Riverside (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RBEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a full-time Visual Arts teacher to design and develop year-to-year curriculum, facilitate learning, and differentiate instruction for diverse student artists. The role emphasizes technology integration, collaboration with colleagues, and maintaining records in accordance with district expectations.

Candidates should hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) in Visual Arts, with proficiency in photography, digital art, drawing, painting and

Qualifications

• PEL Visual Arts license required
• Proficiency in photography, digital art, drawing, painting and ceramics
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Multiple endorsements in additional content areas encouraged

Responsibilities

• Design and develop curriculum for visual arts yearly
• Facilitate student learning through lesson planning and instruction
• Differentiate instruction for varied student levels
• Uphold high visual art standards
• Foster creativity in a technology-integrated, student-led environment
• Evaluate projects and provide meaningful feedback
• Manage art studio operations, equipment, maintenance, supplies
• Collaborate with students, staff, and community
• Maintain records as required by district and administration
• Attend required meetings and events
• Stay current with curriculum development and assessment
• Model excellent communication and organizational skills
• Coach or sponsor extracurricular activity under union guidelines

Skills

PEL Visual Arts

Photography & digital art

Drawing & painting

Ceramics

Communication skills

Education

Professional Educator License (PEL) — Visual Arts

Job description

• Design and develop curriculum pertaining to any/all visual arts teaching assignments year-to-year.
• Facilitate student learning through lesson planning and quality instruction.
• Differentiate instruction for the potential of multiple levels of student artists in one class.
• Adhere to and uphold the highest visual art standards.
• Foster creativity in a technology-integrated, student-led environment.
• Evaluate student projects and provide meaningful feedback conducive to learning and growth.
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Manage art studio operations (including, but not limited to, equipment, maintenance, and supplies.
• Collaborate effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and the community.
• Maintain and update accurate records as required by the State, District, and Building Administration.
• Attend required meetings and events.
• Stay current with developments in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Exhibit excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Coach or sponsor an extracurricular activity. (Compensation-RBEA Collective Bargaining Agreement)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License (PEL) — Visual Arts
• Proficiency in digital/darkroom photography, digital art, drawing, painting, and ceramics
• Ability to communicate (written/verbal), make decisions, resolve conflict, and effectively work with staff, students, and administration
• Candidates with multiple endorsements (in additional content areas) are encouraged to apply.

Salary/Benefits

RBEA Collective Bargaining Agreement salary for certified staff