Elementary Art Teacher 2026-2027
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Job Location:
Aurora, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job description:
Job Title: Elementary Art Teacher
About Lotus School for Excellence:
Lotus School for Excellence is a K-12 college-prep public charter school with a S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) focus.
All employees at Lotus School for Excellence (LSE) work together to create academic social and ethical leaders. The thoughts reflected in this description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountability for this position. However LSE expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions creating both a fulfilling career environment and successful outcomes for our students.
Position Summary
The Elementary Art Teacher is responsible for fostering a creative inclusive and academically rigorous environment where students can explore a wide range of artistic mediums and historical this charter school setting the educator will design and implement a standards-based visual arts curriculum that encourages critical thinking self-expression and cross-curricular connections. The ideal candidate is a collaborative professional committed to the schools unique mission capable of managing a vibrant studio space and dedicated to showcasing student achievement through school-wide exhibitions.
Essential Functions
- Curriculum & Instruction:Develop and deliver age-appropriate art lessons that cover the elements of art principles of design and art history while aligning with state and national standards. Support 3rd 4th and 5th graders in STEAM-related projects that focus on the Colorado Standards being learned in the classroom in Reading Math and Science.
- Student Engagement:Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners ensuring that the art room is an accessible and supportive environment for every student.
- Studio Management:Oversee the procurement organization and safe maintenance of all art supplies tools and equipment within an established budget.
- Assessment & Feedback:Implement varied assessment strategies to monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback that encourages artistic growth.
- Exhibition & Culture:Coordinate and curate student art displays throughout the school campus and organize annual art shows or community gallery events.
- Collaboration:Work closely with grade-level teams to integrate art into other subject areas (e.g. Science History or Literacy) to deepen student understanding.
- Professionalism:Participate in faculty meetings professional development and school community events in accordance with the charters operational calendar.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Art Education Fine Arts or a related field.
- Certification preferred:Valid State Teaching Credential in Visual Arts or ability to obtain.
- Experience:Previous experience teaching art at the elementary level preferably within a charter or urban school setting.
- Technical Skills:Proficiency in a variety of artistic techniques (e.g. ceramics painting digital media) and familiarity with classroom management software.
- Communication:Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with students parents and administration.
Lotus School for Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Computer Operation
- EDI
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Cordova
- Writing Skills
