Position Summary

The Art Teacher will inspire and guide students in grades 5–12 through a comprehensive visual arts curriculum. The successful candidate will foster a creative environment where students develop technical skills, aesthetic appreciation, and an understanding of art history. This role requires the ability to differentiate instruction for a wide developmental range, from introductory middle school projects to advanced high school portfolios.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: Plan and implement high-quality art lessons aligned with the Arkansas Fine Arts Academic Standards (Creating, Presenting, Responding, and Connecting).

• Curriculum Development: Design projects across various media, including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and digital media, ensuring age-appropriate complexity for both middle and high school students.

• Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, orderly, and productive studio environment; oversee the proper use and maintenance of art tools and equipment (kilns, cutters, etc.).

• Assessment: Evaluate student progress through portfolios, critiques, and performances, providing constructive feedback to encourage artistic growth.

• Art Promotion: Organize and curate student art exhibitions within the school and local Arkansas community.

• Professionalism: Participate in district-level professional development and maintain professional learning as required by the District and State.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensure: Must hold a valid Arkansas Standard Professional Educator License with an endorsement in Art (K-12).

  • Note: Candidates currently enrolled in an ADE-approved Arkansas Professional Educator Pathway (ArPEP) or holding a Provisional License may be considered.

• State Compliance: Must have completed or be willing to complete Arkansas-mandated training, including but not limited to:

  • Child Maltreatment Awareness

  • Teen Suicide Prevention

  • Dyslexia Awareness

• Background Check: Successful completion of the Arkansas State Police and FBI criminal background checks and the Child Maltreatment Central Registry check.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with T.E.S.S.

• Strong knowledge of contemporary art trends.

• Experience in vertical alignment and transitioning students from middle school basics to high school mastery.