Artist in Residence - Elementary Art

Position Details Title: Artist in Residence (Administrative Support Staff). Date available: August 2026 through May 2027. Pay: $17.00 per hour. Contractual position, no benefits. Background check required. Responsibilities Work with kindergarten through 5th grade students once per week, teaching lessons aligned to Colorado Visual Arts Standards. Focus on foundational art principles and foster creativity, exploration, problem‑solving, and artistic expression. Plan instruction (approximately 6.5 hours per week) and related activities (approximately 1.5 hours per week). Participate in monthly learning community meetings with other school‑based artists‑in‑residence (meeting time paid at hourly rate). Report to the school principal and the D51 Elementary Visual Arts Coordinator. Complete fingerprint background check and new‑hire paperwork. Qualifications Knowledge of art fundamentals and an understanding of how visual arts connect with science, technology, engineering, and math. Preferred experience teaching art to young students. Reliable, collaborative, flexible, with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for working with children. Compensation & Benefits Hourly wage: $17.00 per hour. No benefits provided. Learning community meeting time paid at hourly rate. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mesa County Valley School District 51