2025-2026 SY: Teacher - Art K-5

About the position

The Teacher - Art K-5 position at Pinon Elementary School involves teaching the approved SFPS curriculum to students of all abilities, promoting artistic growth, and providing appropriate art activities. The role requires a commitment to fostering a creative environment and collaborating with other educators to integrate the arts into the core curriculum. The teacher will be responsible for lesson planning, student assessment, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Promotes an environment/climate conducive to creative visual arts education.
• Communicates effectively with school principal, colleagues, and arts education coordinator.
• Provides lesson plans that are aligned to the SFPS art curricula and incorporates Common Core subject areas.
• Assesses students according to district practice.
• Coordinates with visiting artists and community arts organizations to enrich the arts program.
• Orders and maintains materials & tools.
• Displays student art at school site(s) throughout the school year.
• Attends monthly district art faculty meetings.
• Instructs and plans for the visual arts program at the site(s) assigned during the nine-month contract.
• Ensures the adequate supervision of students.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with students to encourage self-expression and higher order thinking skills.
• Motivates students to achieve maximum potential.
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Works collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support diverse student success.
• Complies with and supports school and district regulations and policies.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree.
• NM teaching license with visual arts endorsement.
• Knowledge of visual arts pedagogy.
• Familiarity with a broad range of materials and techniques in visual arts.
• Ability to manage classroom and differentiate instruction.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• At least one year's previous teaching experience.

Benefits

• Salary based on education, experience, and level of NM Teaching License.