Teacher - Art (Cedar Ridge Elementary), Remainder of 2026-27

Columbia•Columbia, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Art Teacher is responsible for elementary visual art instruction and training. The role develops and delivers an engaging curriculum covering drawing, painting, clay, and introductory techniques in varied media, while introducing students to the basic elements and principles of art and encouraging exploration, creativity, and self-expression. The teacher creates a safe, inclusive classroom, maintains art materials and equipment, and assesses student progress through observation, projects, and portfolios. The position collaborates with classroom teachers, staff, administrators, colleagues, and parents to support interdisciplinary learning and student achievement. It includes preparing and teaching assigned classes, establishing classroom expectations, maintaining student and instructional records, participating in professional development and school events, and supporting district policies and goals. The role may also include planning and supervising assignments for teacher aides or volunteers where applicable. The position works in an active, often noisy school environment and requires regular attendance. Occasional short periods of outdoor work may be required, such as loading or unloading students from district transportation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Missouri teacher certificate in Art K-12.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional and policy materials, curriculum, assessment data, and governmental guidance; write lesson plans, reports, forms, and correspondence; present information and respond to questions.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and analyze instructional data.
Ability to solve problems, interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, apply educational theory and instructional techniques, and plan, organize, remember, and regulate information and behavior.
Ability to identify individual student needs and abilities and adapt instructional methods.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to speak and hear amid simultaneous conversations and activities, move around the classroom to interact with and manage students, and read handwritten or printed material.
Consistent and regular attendance.
Ability to use and integrate instructional technology, including computers or other student devices, district software, smart boards, projectors, online sources, and multimedia tools.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of elementary art teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an engaging elementary art curriculum covering drawing, painting, clay, and introductory techniques in various media.
Prepare lesson plans aligned with state and national standards that introduce art elements and principles while encouraging exploration, creativity, and self-expression.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.
Maintain classroom materials, tools, and equipment and ensure a clean and safe art-making environment.
Assess student progress through observation, projects, and portfolios, and provide constructive feedback.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff to integrate art with broader curriculum themes.
Communicate with parents or guardians about student progress, achievements, and areas for improvement.
Stay current on art education practices and develop engaging activities and projects.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and communicate clear objectives for lessons and units.
Use a variety of instructional techniques and teach assigned classes at designated locations and times, individually and collaboratively.
Prepare for classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards; develop reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly and appropriately.
Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school events as required.
Collaborate positively and productively with administrators, colleagues, and parents.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and actions.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides or volunteers where applicable.
Maintain and improve professional competence and perform other duties necessary to support the district’s mission and vision.
Integrate technology into instruction, including district software, online resources, smart boards, projectors, and student devices, while following district technology policies.
Identify individual students’ needs and abilities, adapt instruction accordingly, establish effective relationships, and manage multiple tasks.