Art Teacher- Elementary

Kansas City Public Schools

Elementary Teacher - Art

Salary Grade: T01 – T06

Department: Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Elementary Teacher - Arts instructs students in various art forms within elementary school settings, fostering creativity and artistic expression. This role involves planning and delivering engaging art lessons, adapting curriculum to individual student needs, and maintaining a productive learning environment. The ideal candidate will inspire students, demonstrate expertise in diverse art mediums, and contribute to the school's arts program.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

Instructional Delivery and Curriculum Planning

Classroom Management and Resource Management

Student Support and Collaboration

Professional Development and School Involvement

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You’ll Need:

Benefits: Health, Dental, and Life Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Physical Demands: Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, and lift at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.