Summary:

This is an art teacher opportunity in Redwood City, San Mateo, Foster City, Alum Rock and Cupertino for immediate needs and for School year 2024-2025.

The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) Art4Schools Program is seeking energetic and dependable Elementary Art Teachers to make a difference in the community, serving elementary schools in Santa Clara or San Mateo County School Districts. This position is a non-exempt hourly or salaried position with 3 to 4 days of teaching per week. Art Teacher will teach at school site/sites in the assigned school district on a weekly basis during the school year. The ideal candidates will possess an unwavering commitment to teaching creativity effectively and comprehensively while inspiring and motivating students to develop a love of art. Professional development and training for the role are provided. Please visit https://arts4all.org to learn more about this exciting position.

Responsibilities:

• Teach CSMA art lessons meeting California State VAPA Standards to children in a public elementary school setting. (Faculty will have online access to curriculum & lesson planning)
• Attend faculty meetings and trainings to enhance understanding of curriculum and teaching skills.  (Mentor program available for new teachers)
• Create a fun and meaningful learning environment while giving students a solid artistic foundation
• Ensure the success of the Art4Schools program at your site by communicating regularly with on-site school staff and CSMA 
• Curate a community art show at the end of the year, displaying student’s artwork.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Active artist, with Bachelor’s degree in Education, Art, or equivalent experience 
• Minimum of one year of experience working with elementary and/or middle school students (ages 4-13) in a classroom setting and strong classroom management skills
• Ability to teach multiple disciplines and styles of art, particularly painting and drawing
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Competent computer skills and some familiarity with video conferencing software, Zoom, Google Workspace, and MS Office
• A reliable form of transportation to get to and from the assigned school sites and occasional trips to the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View, CA.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits Include:

• All faculty have access to a 403(B) retirement plan.
• Paid Sick Leave accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available for faculty who teach 20 hours or more in a week.
• All supplies and equipment are provided by CSMA.
• Opportunities to show faculty work in the Mohr Gallery.
• Employee and Family discount on private lessons and classes