Lower Elementary; K-3 Art Teacher

Lower Elementary School (K–3) Art Teacher

Reports To:

Lower Elementary School Assistant Principal, Principal

The Lower School Art Teacher provides engaging, standards-aligned visual arts instruction to students in grades K–3 through a classroom-based, push-in instructional model. Rather than teaching from a dedicated art classroom, the teacher travels between classrooms throughout the school day to deliver art instruction and collaborate with classroom teachers. The teacher fosters creativity, self-expression, and an appreciation for the arts while integrating visual arts into the elementary curriculum.

• Travel between K–3 classrooms to provide visual arts instruction through a push-in service model.
• Deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate art lessons aligned with state standards and school goals.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate art into core academic content and support interdisciplinary learning.
• Prepare, transport, and organize instructional materials and supplies needed for daily lessons.
• Promote creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and artistic expression.
• Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment within multiple classroom settings.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback on artistic development and participation.
• Coordinate student artwork displays, school showcases, and other opportunities to celebrate student achievement.
• Maintain inventory and care of art supplies, instructional materials, and mobile resources.
• Attend required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school events.

• Bachelor's degree in Art Education or a related field.
• Knowledge of elementary art education best practices and child development.
• Strong collaboration, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage instruction across multiple classrooms and grade levels.
• Valid North Carolina teaching license or ability to obtain licensure (Preferred)

• Ability to move frequently throughout the school building and travel between classrooms during the instructional day.
• Ability to lift, carry, transport, and set up art supplies, instructional materials, and equipment.
• Ability to supervise and engage students in a variety of classroom environments.

Carolina Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other protected status under applicable law.