Teacher; Elementary Art

Elementary Art Teacher

Position Type:
Certified Teacher / Teacher, Elementary.
Grades: K‑5.
FTE: 1.0.
Contract: Continuing.
Salary: $68,707 – $135,620 per year (2025‑26 SVEA Salary Schedule; 2026‑27 TBD).
Anticipated start date: August 19, 2026.

Responsibilities: The Elementary Art Teacher works across two school buildings, providing high‑quality visual arts instruction that aligns with Washington State Arts Learning Standards and the district’s School Improvement Plans. The teacher engages students across learning styles, develops 21st‑century skills such as creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, and balances schedules and resources across multiple sites. The role is shared between two schools, serving students on an alternate‑week rotation schedule.

Qualifications: Valid Washington State teaching certificate with art endorsement, or the ability to obtain the endorsement within one year.

• Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, basic life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (eligible for employees scheduled to work at least 630 hours per year).
• 403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid holidays not available.
• Paid time off: 12 sick days and 2 discretionary personal leave days per school year for certificated employees; amounts based on scheduled hours and start date.

The district complies with all applicable federal and state statutes and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

This holds true for all district employment and student opportunities. The district will also take steps to ensure that persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services, and activities.