Art Teacher

Position Overview

Lewis-Palmer Elementary School, located in Monument, CO, is looking for a .8 FTE Art Teacher beginning with the  school year. The start date for teachers new to the District is July 31, 2026. Must have or be eligible to receive a Colorado Teaching license with an Art endorsement. Must be able to facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity, design and develop high quality art, and manage the day-to-day fun of art class;

collaborate with students, colleagues, and the school community; promote and model partnerships with families; and take responsibility for our Responsive Classroom culture.

• Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity in art.
• Design and develop high quality art curriculum and lessons.
• Manage day‑to‑day operation of the art classroom.
• Collaborate with students, colleagues, and school community.
• Promote and model partnerships with families.
• Support Responsive Classroom culture and practices.

• Colorado Teaching license with an Art endorsement or eligibility to receive one.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging art instruction.
• Strong collaboration skills with students, peers, and families.
• Commitment to the district’s Responsive Classroom culture.

Exact placement on the pay schedule will be determined by the Director of Human Resources upon contracting. As a guideline, we offer up to 18 years of previous contractual teaching experience for a placement of Step 19, per school board policy. This pay range is based on education and experience levels with a range of $44,550 - $75,279. The current teacher pay schedule can be found on our website.

• Eligibility for the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account (PERA).
• Health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with options for individuals, employee plus spouse, employee plus children, and family plans.
• Paid leave accrued in accordance with District policies and Colorado law.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this position will remain open until filled.

The Lewis-Palmer School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.

Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.