Art Teacher

Nevada City School of the Arts•Nevada City, CA

2d•$57,201 - $95,492

About The Position

Nevada City School of the Arts (NCSOTA), a TK-8 charter school in operation since 1994, is seeking a dynamic, culturally aware, stimulating and highly qualified Art Teacher to join our team. Nevada City School of the Arts' mission is to cultivate an equitable learning environment where every student is inspired to achieve academic excellence, develop a positive identity, and build productive relationships, through a rich, arts-integrated education. We are committed to empowering each student to thrive creatively, think critically, and engage meaningfully with the world. NCSA serves grades TK-8 and is located in the foothills of Nevada County on 156 acres of forested land. For more information about the NCSA mission, model, and team, please visit our website at www.ncsota.org. SUMMARY: The Art Teacher designs and facilitates an arts-integrated program that supports students in using visual arts as a tool for learning, expression, and connection across subjects. This role nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and student voice by integrating visual arts with core academic content while fostering artistic skills and aesthetic awareness in alignment with the school's educational philosophy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher
Valid California Visual Arts Teaching Credential
CLAD certification or equivalent
Knowledge of California Visual Arts Standards and arts integration practices
Fingerprint and background clearance
Valid Tuberculosis clearance (updated every four years)
CPR/First Aid Certification within 45 days of employment (renewed every two years)
Completion of required trainings within 6 weeks of employment and annually thereafter

Nice To Haves

Experience with project-based or interdisciplinary learning (preferred)
Training or experience in UDL, DEI, and culturally responsive teaching (encouraged)

Responsibilities

Arts-Integrated Instruction & Curriculum Design and implement visual arts lessons that intentionally connect with core subjects (e.g., ELA, Social Studies, Science, Math)
Collaborate with classroom teachers to co-plan and align arts-integrated units and projects
Support students in using art to explore, demonstrate, and deepen understanding of academic content
Teach foundational artistic skills, techniques, and concepts within meaningful, cross-disciplinary contexts
Provide opportunities for student choice, voice, and personal connection within projects
Differentiate instruction using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies to ensure access for all learners
Foster a respectful, inclusive, and creative environment where students feel safe to take artistic risks
Use developmentally appropriate and restorative practices to support engagement and accountability
Maintain a culturally responsive classroom that reflects diverse perspectives and artistic traditions
Prepare materials and learning spaces that invite exploration and collaboration
Assess both artistic skill development and student understanding of integrated academic content
Use a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies, including project-based and portfolio assessments
Provide clear, supportive feedback that guides student reflection and growth
Communicate student progress with families through reports, conferences, and ongoing updates
Work closely with classroom teachers, specialists, and support staff to design meaningful integrated learning experiences
Partner with Special Education staff to ensure equitable access and participation for all students
Contribute to school-wide events, exhibitions, and performances that showcase integrated student work
Support field trips, visiting artists, and community partnerships that enrich arts learning
Manage and maintain art materials and shared resources responsibly
Research and recommend materials that support integrated and project-based learning
Support the display and documentation of student work that reflects both artistic and academic learning
Participate in collaborative planning, staff meetings, and professional development
Engage in ongoing learning related to arts integration, UDL, equity, and culturally responsive teaching
Develop a Professional Development Plan in collaboration with the School Director during evaluation cycles
Maintain clear communication with colleagues, families, and the school community
Arrange for substitute coverage when needed and provide clear lesson plans
Attend required school events and fulfill assigned responsibilities
Follow all school policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned