Art Teacher - Elementary

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Art
• Date Posted: 1/5/2026
• Location:
  
  Mascoutah Elementary School

Art Teacher - Elementary

Reports To:

Building Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Days: 182

Determined by graduate degrees/hours and level of experience.

FY 27 Teacher Salary Schedule

Salary determined by graduate degrees/hours and level of experience. Salary Schedule Step 1 Salary Range: $46,280 - $54,211 (Bachelors - Specialist/Doctorate)

NOTE:

District 19 recognizes all years of certified full time years of service when placing teachers on the salary schedule.

Board paid TRS

Benefits Package Available

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Elementary Art Teacher facilitates student success and growth in the visual arts by implementing district-approved curriculum and fostering essential interpersonal skills. This role is dedicated to documenting teaching practices and student progress while addressing the unique educational needs of every child within a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment. The position focuses on developing a deep understanding and appreciation of visual arts, encompassing a wide range of genres, historical periods, and artistic styles.

Certification/License:

• Illinois Professional Educators License with elementary education and art (grade 5 through 8 minimum) endorsements
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in art education
• Collegiate work with instrumental art preferred.

Experience:

• Successful prior teaching experience in art education is preferred.

• Creates meaningful learning experiences to address knowledge and skills within the curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops a balanced art program and lessons to organize class time so that students have adequate time for preparation and instruction.
• Provides instruction to students, empowering them to meet their individual academic and career goals.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student artistic learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of art literature, as appropriate.
• Participates in conferences concerning the needs of students.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to ensure a productive learning atmosphere during practice, rehearsal and performances.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate art supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Knowledge of instructional principles, theories, current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, testing, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students.
• Knowledge of elementary art curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…