TK-8th Grade Art Teacher

Job Title TK-8th Grade Art Teacher Position Description Presidio Hill School seeks a full-time (or, if preferred, 80% FTE) TK-8 Art Teacher to begin for the 2026-2027 school year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of the developmental nuances of children ages 4 to 14, a commitment to progressive education, and a passion for inclusive and multicultural teaching practices. Candidates will ideally have substantial experience teaching visual arts across an expansive range of media to students at both the elementary and middle school levels. Status: Full-time, Exempt. Reports To: Head of School. Start Date: July 1, 2026. Salary Range: $72,999 to $130,000 DOE. Primary Responsibilities Establish a safe, joyful, and inclusive classroom environment where students feel comfortable taking creative risks through self-discovery, collaboration, and community engagement Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Design and deliver a rich and comprehensive visual arts curriculum for students in TK through 8th grade that is developmentally appropriate, employs a wide variety of media, and is guided by both student interest and grade level learning objectives Collaborate with grade level teachers and specialist teachers (Music, Drama, Physical Education, Library) to design integrated curriculum and support school-wide productions Coordinate rotating art displays throughout the campus and organize an annual culminating art show, potentially in collaboration with the classroom and music teachers Observe, assess, and communicate student development through narrative reports and parent and guardian conferences twice each per year Supervise parent volunteers Seek professional development resources, training, and experiences related to visual arts, progressive pedagogy, and multicultural education Set up the classroom, order and manage materials, maintain a classroom and program budget Plan relevant field trips and learning celebrations Supervise recess and lunch duties Secondary Responsibilities Participate in all-school events and processes as needed or requested by the Head of School and other lead administrators Support middle school clubs, electives, overnights, and/or challenge days Attend a limited number of evening or weekend school events Skills, Qualifications, and Experiences Experience working in a multicultural environment Knowledge of progressive education Demonstrated commitment to the mission and core values of Presidio Hill School Deep knowledge of visual arts practice across a wide range of media 3-5 years of art teaching experience, ideally including both elementary and middle school grades Curiosity regarding curriculum design and varied pedagogical approaches to arts education A personal style that inspires students, builds strong relationships, and promotes equity and inclusion Good humor, energy, a passion for teaching, and a love of learning Experience and interest in supervising students on field trips and short overnight trips Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Comfort using technology to support teaching, communication, and report writing, including Google Workspace, iPads, and EdTech tools appropriate for arts education A Bachelor's degree. A graduate or in-progress graduate degree in arts or arts education is desirable Previous experience in an independent school setting is a plus Ability to provide proof of Fingerprint, SB 848, and TB clearance Benefits Competitive compensation with annual planned salary adjustments 5% employer contribution to your 403(b) retirement account 100% coverage of employee medical and dental premiums, plus 50% coverage for one dependent Optional pre-tax transit and parking benefit Lunch stipend Supportive leadership and a collegial community #J-18808-Ljbffr National Association of Independent Schools