Visual Art Teacher

Visual Art Teacher

Marion School District Visual and Performing Arts Magnet - Marion, Arkansas

Job : 5665052

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 16, 2026

It is the vision of the Marion School District to ensure an equitable, engaging learning community where every student is empowered to achieve academic excellence and personal growth.

The Art Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering engaging, standards-based visual arts instruction to students in grades K–6. This role fosters creativity, self-expression, and artistic skills while integrating art history, cultural awareness, and cross-curricular connections. The Art Teacher creates a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all students can explore and grow as artists.

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate art lessons aligned to state and/or national visual arts standards
• Teach a variety of media and techniques (drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, etc.)
• Incorporate art history, diverse artists, and cultural perspectives into instruction
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners

• Establish and maintain a safe, organized, and creative classroom space
• Teach and reinforce proper use and care of art materials and tools
• Manage student behavior using positive and proactive strategies

• Assess student progress through projects, portfolios, and informal evaluations
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student growth
• Maintain accurate records of student performance

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate art across content areas
• Participate in school events, exhibitions, and performances
• Display student artwork throughout the school and organize art showcases

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding student progress and expectations
• Support a positive school culture through professionalism and teamwork

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or related field
• Valid state teaching license (Art certification preferred/required)
• Knowledge of child development and elementary instructional strategies
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Passion for fostering creativity and student engagement

• Ability to foster a nurturing classroom environment that respects all students and encourages them to do their best.
• Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations.
• Required to be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in school activities.
• Ability to multi-task and act independently; exercise sound judgment.
• Must be committed to building a diverse community.
• Confidentiality:
  Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations, as per FERPA regulations and policies.

Language:
Must have superior expressive and receptive English language skills, to be able to communicate with and be understood by students, co-workers and parents, receive their responses and respond to them appropriately.

Sensory:
Must have the ability to track and observe students in a 360-degree classroom, gym or cafeteria environment to ensure compliance and safety. Must be able to visually or otherwise access written and printed content, and respond verbally and in writing. Must have the ability to understand and respond to the verbal expressions of others, often in a noisy environment with multiple speakers and background noise, or outside.

Movement:
Must have the ability to move around inside on hard surface and industrial carpeted surfaces, and to travel at a brisk, walking pace relatively long inside distances, without needing to stop or rest. (If applicable: Must be able to perform sustained CPR with the subject on the floor.)

Attendance:
Must have the…