Secondary Art Teacher

Secondary Art Teacher )

Pine Bluff School District / Pine Bluff Jr High School - Pine Bluff, Arkansas

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• Job : 4905009
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Apr 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time

The Secondary Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each pupil an interest and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with State framework; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of art.

• Bachelor’s Degree with major or minor in Spanish
• Valid Arkansas teaching certification with required endorsements
• Minimum of one (1) - three (3) years teaching experience preferred
• Successful experience as a classroom teacher and record in raising student achievement
• Successful secondary phase teaching experience resulting in good and outstanding learning
• Possesses the ability to implement relationships with district staff/parents and communicate effectively with these individuals
• Sound knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills

• Expertise in building active, collaborative classroom programs which encourage problem solving, critical thinking skills, and which develop a sense of classroom community and trust
• A proven ability to differentiate instruction and integrate learning
• Ability to use technology as a tool for teaching and learning in a fine arts context
• Teaches knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, art history, and other appropriate learning activities
• Be a part of a highly motivated team committed to education reform, parent choice, and the building of exemplary schools
• Implements a dynamic and rigorous approach to art and design education
• Promotes scholars self-expression and exploration while deepening their knowledge and understanding of art, design and art history
• Successfully uses a backwards design model in creating curriculum with clear objectives and goals directly related to end of year benchmarks
• Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils work for the school and the community
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive student environment
• Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher-prepared instructional aids
• Keeps students on task and give appropriate feedback about performance
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee

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The physical demands 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.

or more.

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required