Visual Arts Teacher: Inspire Creativity & Growth

IMDiversity; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 51,400 - 58,900; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity in Tucson is seeking a Fine Arts Teacher - Visual Arts for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time role is based at Secrist Middle School, offering 1.0 FTE and a 9.5-month calendar.

Salary scales from $51,400 to $58,900 per year and prorating applies if needed. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, assessing progress, collaborating with the instructional team, and adhering to district policies.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans aligned to the established curriculum.
• Assess student performance and adjust instruction to advance achievement.
• Manage the classroom environment to ensure safety and productive learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to understanding and appreciating diversity.
• Collaborate with instructional team and specialists.
• Maintain compliance with district policies and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the learning environment to prepare lesson plans, instruct students, evaluate and monitor students’ performance to advance student achievement. Understand and appreciate diversity. Work collaboratively with a team to plan instruction. Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.
• Prepare lesson plans and instruct students in accordance with established curriculum and student needs.
• Assess student needs and performance. Develop, implement, and evaluate daily lesson plans, including activities and materials. Modify instruction to meet the needs of each child.
• Plan, organize, and display classroom materials appropriate to curricular activities. Use classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness, student safety, and a productive learning environment. Plan instructions and implement instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students. Evaluate students’ performance and adjust as needed. Inform parents of evaluation methods and student progress.
• Collaborate with instructional team and specialists as needed to support student learning. Adhere to laws and district policies. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Classroom management

Diversity & inclusion

Team collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Education

Arizona Elementary Certificate with Art K-12 Endorsement

Arizona Middle Grades Certificate with Art Approved Area

Arizona Secondary Certificate with Art Approved Area

Arizona Subject Matter Expert Certificate 6-12 with Art Approved Area

Arizona Arts Education - Art PreK-12 Certificate

Job description

IMDiversity in Tucson is seeking a Fine Arts Teacher - Visual Arts for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time role is based at Secrist Middle School, offering 1.0 FTE and a 9.5-month calendar.

Salary scales from $51,400 to $58,900 per year and prorating applies if needed. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, assessing progress, collaborating with the instructional team, and adhering to district policies.