Kuumba Academy Charter School

K to 8 Art Teacher Job Description

Job Overview:

Kuumba Academy Charter School (KACS) is seeking a passionate and creative K–8 Art Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to using the visual arts to inspire and empower students across all grade levels. This educator will demonstrate a strong ability to design engaging, culturally responsive lessons that integrate the arts into a holistic educational experience. If you believe in the transformative power of creativity and community, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities of Kuumba Academy Teachers Include but Are Not Limited to:

Academic Achievement and Character Development

• Create a vibrant, inclusive, and achievement-oriented art classroom for students in grades K–8

• Develop and implement standards-aligned art lessons that build students’ technical skills, creativity, and appreciation for diverse artistic traditions

• Integrate the arts with core academic subjects through interdisciplinary, project-based learning

• Use visual arts to promote student voice, identity development, and cultural expression

• Collaborate with grade-level teams to support arts-integrated instructional units

• Showcase student work throughout the building and lead school-wide exhibitions and performances

• Utilize student data and observations to tailor instruction to individual and group needs

• Provide differentiated instruction to ensure all students are challenged and supported in their artistic growth

• Foster a love for the arts while building a safe and respectful studio culture

• Art teacher will be evaluated using DTGSS

Professional Growth and Development

• Collaborate with instructional coaches, grade level chairs, and school team to continuously improve instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills

• Participate enthusiastically in all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings

• Function as a school-wide partner in helping to raise student achievement and character for all students in the school reinforcing school-wide expectations and volunteering to take on additional activities as needed to improve school culture

Skills and Characteristics

• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills across K–8 age groups

• Deep knowledge of visual art techniques, materials, and culturally diverse art history

• Ability to create developmentally appropriate art experiences for students at all grade levels

• Highly organized with strong planning and time management abilities

• Team-oriented, reflective, and open to feedback

• Belief in Kuumba’s mission and commitment to whole-child, culturally responsive education

• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary instruction and arts-integration

Educational Background and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or a related field

• Valid Delaware teaching certification in Art Education (required or in progress)

• Two years of successful teaching experience preferred, particularly in urban or arts-focused settings

If you are a dedicated educator with a passion for visual arts and a desire to inspire students through creativity, we encourage you to apply!

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