Elementary Art Teacher

Elementary Art Teacher TeachIowa Meskwaki Settlement School – Tama, Iowa – Open on Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5794044 Application Deadline: Jul 18, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC) Posted: Jun 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026 Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Art Job Description Teach basic art classes and fundamentals. Include cross‑curriculum studies with classroom teachers when possible. Emphasize drawing and painting techniques, color mixing, and basic color theory. Explore various art mediums, drawing, watercolor basics, pens, pencils, markers, and mixed‑media techniques. Teach mixed‑media, collage, and 3D construction projects. Design lesson schedules, select materials, and set project timelines. Work with GT students on special creative assignments under GT teacher guidance. Report regularly to parents or guardians regarding student progress. Administer discipline in accordance with the Board Policy of the Meskwaki Settlement School. Attend all staff meetings convened by the Principal and fulfill supervisory duties as assigned. Assist with extracurricular and Meskwaki Language activities. Teach clay techniques, glazes, firing processes, wheel throwing, slab construction, and glaze application. Coordinate guest artists for demonstrations of throwing, applied designs, and glazing. Support event decorations for prom, graduation, choir, and band concerts. Showcase student artwork in school display cases and public community spaces. Enter student work in the State Fair in Des Moines and other Meskwaki Tribal Department competitions. Additional duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor's Degree and certification required by the Bureau of Indian Education and the State of Iowa. Pass background check in accordance with Public Law 101-630, Public Law 101-647, and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. Valid driver’s license. Pass pre‑employment drug screen. SUPERVISION: School Principal SALARY: Dependent on qualifications Equal Opportunity Employer Equal opportunity employer. Contact Information Reed Sather, Elementary Principal Meskwaki Elementary School Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education