POSITION OVERVIEW
KIPP Indy is seeking a passionate and creative Elementary School Art Teacher who will foster a joyful student-centered environment where all students can explore develop and express their artistic talents. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging age-appropriate instruction that builds foundational art skills encourages critical thinking and supports students social-emotional growth. This teacher will hold high expectations for all learners use differentiated strategies to meet diverse needs and work closely with staff and families to ensure every child thrives both artistically and academically.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design develop and implement engaging age-appropriate visual arts lessons aligned with Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Arts at the elementary level.
- Foster creativity and artistic expression while introducing foundational skills such as drawing painting sculpture and mixed media.
- Regularly assess student progress through observation projects and formative assessments and adjust instruction to meet varied learning needs.
- Create a joyful inclusive and supportive classroom environment that promotes risk-taking problem-solving and artistic exploration.
- Scaffold instruction to ensure accessibility for all students including multilingual learners and students with diverse learning needs.
- Build strong relationships with students and families to encourage artistic confidence academic growth and positive identity development.
- Collaborate with grade-level and specials teachers to integrate art into interdisciplinary projects and school-wide events.
- Provide timely constructive feedback that helps students understand artistic techniques and grow as creators.
- Reflect on and continuously improve instructional practice by embracing feedback engaging in professional development and collaborating with instructional coaches.
COMPETENCIES
- Strong knowledge of elementary visual arts instruction and familiarity with Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Arts (or willingness to learn them).
- Ability to differentiate instruction for students across a wide range of developmental and artistic abilities.
- A growth mindset and openness to coaching and collaboration.
- Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to building an inclusive identity-affirming classroom.
- Passion for arts education and belief in the creative potential of all students.
- Strong classroom management skills that support a safe and respectful creative space.
Qualifications :
- Valid Indiana teaching license or applying for reciprocity with a valid out-of-state license (required).
- Bachelors degree in Art or related field (required).
- Experience teaching art courses (preferred).
- Commitment to the KIPP mission and community (required).
- Pass a criminal background check (required).
Additional Information :
Licensed teacher starting at $50000
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive benefits package. Opportunities for performance-based bonuses are also available.
KIPP Indy Legacy High is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time