Explore ART K-8 Teacher- Job #4700

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Sierra Vista, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Art and Music Elementary School Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging standards-based art and music instruction to elementary school students. This role fosters creativity, self-expression, and an appreciation for the arts while integrating cross-curricular connections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• State of Arizona Standard Professional Elementary K-8 teaching certificate, Art Education or Music Education
• Experience working with elementary-aged students in an educational setting or artistic setting
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create an engaging, student-centered learning environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students.
• Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a variety of hands-on, inquiry-based learning that prepares students for future academic and career success in STEM fields
• Experience working with a variety of art techniques and musical instruments

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student exploration and skill development in both visual arts and music.
• Implement age-appropriate art and music curricula aligned with state and national standards.
• Assist students toward the attainment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.
• Deliver lesson plans that integrate artistic techniques, music theory, history, and cultural appreciation.
• Introduce students to a variety of art media (e.g., painting, drawing, sculpture, digital art) and musical elements (e.g., rhythm, melody, instruments, vocal performance).
• Incorporate hands-on, project-based learning experiences that encourage creativity and self-expression.
• Use differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with special needs.
• Work closely with classroom teachers to integrate art and music into core subjects.
• Collaborate with school staff to plan and implement arts-based events, concerts, and exhibits.
• Organize student performances, art displays, and musical programs for school and community events.
• Evaluate, conscientiously and fairly, the accomplishments of students and provide progress reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Provide an atmosphere, physical and psychological, conducive to learning.
• Maintain accurate permanent academic and attendance records for students.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy.
• Attend and participate in general faculty and department meetings.
• Cooperate with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment, as applicable.
• Participate in professional development workshops and training to stay current on best practices in arts education.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Incentives
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources
• Instructional Coaches/Mentoring
• 1 to 1 Technology Program
• health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees.
• paid leave
• paid holidays
• paid life insurance
• an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level