Art Teacher​/MSS Elementary

Art Teacher/MSS Elementary

Closes 09-Jul-2026 (CST)

Tama, IA, USA

Full Time

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401K, ACCIDENT INSURANCE; CANCER INSURANCE; EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLAN

• Teach basic art classes and fundamentals
• Include cross-curriculum studies with the classroom teachers when possible
• Emphasis on drawing and painting techniques and review of basic color mixing
• Exploration of various art mediums, drawing, watercolor basics, use of pen and marker and use of varied drawing and painting surfaces.
• Teach art fundamentals with design concepts, drawing and painting techniques, and mixed media with collage or 3D constructions. Exploring a variety of media.
• Teach drawing techniques with varied art media to include pens, pencils & colored pencil, markers and mixed media techniques.
• Teach basic painting techniques with color mixing and color theory with the color wheel, learning differences between different types of paints (acrylics, watercolor, & tempera)
• Teach about different painting applications and assorted painting surfaces.
• Discuss areas of art study, set up schedule for projects and materials that will be needed at the beginning of the year.
• Work with GT students on special assignments based on their creativity evaluations with GT teacher.
• Report regularly to the parent/guardian in regard to their child's progress.
• Administer discipline in accordance to the Board Policy of the Meskwaki Settlement School.
• Attend regularly all meetings of the staff convened by the Principal.
• Carry out supervising responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
• Create and assist with extra-curricular and Meskwaki Language activities
• Teach types of clay, glazes and explore limitations of clay and uses of varied techniques, the firing process, Wheel throwing, storage of clay and in-process clay pieces, slab techniques, and use of slab roller, construction techniques with clay, and application of glazes.
• Coordinate guest artists to demonstrate and show throwing techniques, applied designs, and trimming, and glazing review and storage of wet pots.
• Help with prom, graduation, choir and band concert decorations for the stage.
• Knowledge of Calligraphy
• Set up display cases showcasing student in various areas of the school.
• Show case student art in public in the community.
• Enter student work at the State Fair in Des Moines in order to publicize the Meskwaki Settlement School and Art Department.
• Helped students enter several art competitions sponsored by various Meskwaki Tribal Departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree and Certification required by the Bureau of Indian Education and the State of Iowa.
• Must pass background check in accordance with Public Law 101-630, Public Law 101-647 and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.

Supervision:
School Principal

Salary:
Dependent on Qualifications