Art Teacher at Matoska International FTE

Job Details

Position Type: Elementary Art Teacher

Salary Range: Per Educators Agreement

Start Date: August 2026 for the 2026-27 School Year

Work Week: 0.5 FTE

Student Level: K-5

We are seeking a passionate and creative Art Teacher (0.5 FTE) who inspires students to explore, create, and express themselves through visual arts. This position offers the potential to add additional FTE depending on the candidate's qualifications and interest. At Matoska, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we believe in developing curious, reflective, and globally minded learners. The ideal candidate will embrace inquiry-based learning and use art as a powerful tool for student voice and creative expression.

• Design and deliver engaging visual arts instruction that encourages creativity, exploration, and skill development across a variety of media and techniques.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all students feel safe to take creative risks and express their ideas.
• Support the IB philosophy by integrating inquiry-based practices and encouraging students to make connections across disciplines.
• Develop students' understanding of artistic concepts, techniques, and vocabulary aligned with district and state standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners and support individual artistic growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and the IB framework.
• Showcase student artwork through displays, exhibitions, and community events.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to a collaborative school culture.

• Valid Minnesota Teaching License in Art Education (or ability to obtain one).
• Strong knowledge of artistic techniques, media, and art history.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

• Experience teaching at the elementary level.
• Experience with IB, inquiry-based learning, or concept-driven instruction.

Matoska is a vibrant IB school community where creativity, inquiry, and global thinking are at the heart of learning. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a growing art program while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

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