P.K. Yonge - Pre-K-5 Visual Arts Instructor; OPS

P.K. Yonge - Pre-K-5 Visual Arts Instructor (OPS)

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Work type: Staff Part‑Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Early childhood education/Childcare

Department:  - ED-PK YONGE DEV RESEARCH SCHL

Classification

Title:

Pre‑K‑5 Visual Arts Instructor (OPS)

AA Degree required;
Level 2 DCF Background check required.

Job Description:

• Provide high‑quality visual arts instruction to assigned Pre‑K–5 students, fostering creativity, artistic skill development, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
• Administer and analyze formative assessments, student artwork, and performance tasks to monitor growth, provide feedback, and adjust instruction to support student success.
• Design and implement engaging, standards‑aligned art curriculum and learning experiences that meet the needs of a diverse group of learners, including both striving and advanced students.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to ensure all students can access and succeed in the visual arts curriculum.
• Incorporate effective and innovative uses of technology to support artistic creation, teaching, learning, collaboration, and digital citizenship in a 1:1 learning environment.
• Maintain regular communication with families through electronic, written, and face‑to‑face interactions to share student progress, celebrate accomplishments, and strengthen home‑school partnerships.
• Analyze the impact of instructional practices, curriculum implementation, and student engagement on learning outcomes to continuously improve teaching and student achievement.
• Showcase student learning through displays, exhibitions, performances, and community engagement opportunities that celebrate student creativity and growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate the arts across content areas and support school‑wide initiatives that enhance student learning and engagement.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications: AA Degree required;
Level 2 DCF Background check required.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree & teaching experience.

Advertised: 17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:
Open until filled.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.