Art Teacher Position K-8th Grades (Apply directly with Academy Charter Schools - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Douglas County School District • Cambridge, MA

4d • $52,900 - $64,000

About The Position

Academy Charter School is looking for an Art Teacher to lead a K–8 program, from foundational art in grades K–5 to electives in grades 6–8. This role focuses on drawing, painting, and other media while helping students develop creativity, focus, and confidence. Art at ACS is part of developing the whole child, building skill, patience, and pride in one’s work. We’re looking for a teacher who brings art to life, supports all students, and creates a calm, structured classroom where students can do their best.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or related field
• Valid Colorado Teaching License w/ endorsement in Art Education (or ability to obtain)
• Expert-level written and oral communication skills
• Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction
• Able to work 7:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. M-F

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience
• Experience in and knowledge of charter schools

Responsibilities

• Teach art to students in grades K–5 and offer engaging art elective courses to students in grades 6–8
• Design and implement a visual arts curriculum aligned with Colorado State Standards and the Core Knowledge Sequence
• Foster students’ understanding and appreciation of art history, cultural traditions, and foundational techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media
• Manage art supplies, materials, and displays of student artwork throughout the school
• Supports all students, including students who are linguistically diverse or have an IEP or 504 plan
• Demonstrates exceptional instructional practices
• Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of all students
• Models and fosters independent thinking skills, creative problem-solving, and abstract reasoning
• Shows empathy and understanding of students
• Creates a safe learning environment where each child excels

Benefits

• This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees