Elementary Art Teacher

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Position Title:  Elementary Art Teacher (K-4)
Department/Building:  District Wide
Reports to: Director of Teaching and Learning
Assignment: 2026-2027 School Year
Hours: 8 per day, Monday through Friday (184 Duty Days)
Salary Range:  $ 46,936 - $ 90,238  (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Certified Master Contract located on district website)
Union:  Ed MN 
FLSA:  Overtime Exempt

BENEFITS:   Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, TRA, 403b and PTO/ESST 

APPLY ONLINE:   www.isd181.org   JobID  1259    (Please include your transcripts with your application materials)

Position Summary

The Elementary Art Teacher provides high-quality arts instruction to students in grades K–4 through a collaborative, push-in instructional model alongside classroom teachers. The art teacher designs and delivers engaging, standards-aligned lessons consistent with Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression while supporting diverse learning needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement standards-aligned visual arts lessons consistent with Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts.
• Provide art instruction in collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate visual arts with core academic content.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including those requiring accommodations and modifications as outlined in IEPs, 504 Plans, or other support plans.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that encourages artistic exploration and risk-taking.
• Manage materials, supplies, and equipment to ensure safe and organized learning environments.
• Collaborate with special education staff, interventionists, and classroom teachers to support student success.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and learning goals.
• Participate in professional learning and contribute to school improvement efforts.
   

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Minnesota teaching license for Art Education.
• Demonstrated experience teaching multiple elementary grade levels.
• Proven track record in lesson design and standards-based instruction.
• Experience differentiating instruction to support students with varied academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
   

Preferred:

• Minnesota Visual Arts teaching license.
• Experience with co-teaching or collaborative instructional models.
• Knowledge of inclusive practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of child development and elementary instructional practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-based teaching model.
• Skill in adapting curriculum to meet diverse learner needs.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
  
   

This position supports the district's commitment to providing equitable, engaging, and standards-based arts instruction that enhances student learning and creativity across the elementary grades.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply online:  www.isd181.org      JobID 1259    Please include transcripts with your application materials