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Job Posting Title:
Art Teacher Position K-8th Grades (Apply directly with Academy Charter Schools - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)
Job Description:
Academy Charter School is looking for an Art Teacher to lead a K–8 program, from foundational art in grades K–5 to electives in grades 6–8. This role focuses on drawing, painting, and other media while helping students develop creativity, focus, and confidence. Art at ACS is part of developing the whole child, building skill, patience, and pride in one’s work. We’re looking for a teacher who brings art to life, supports all students, and creates a calm, structured classroom where students can do their best.
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Responsibilities:
Teach art to students in grades K–5 and offer engaging art elective courses to students in grades 6–8
Design and implement a visual arts curriculum aligned with Colorado State Standards and the Core Knowledge Sequence
Foster students’ understanding and appreciation of art history, cultural traditions, and foundational techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media
Manage art supplies, materials, and displays of student artwork throughout the school
Supports all students, including students who are linguistically diverse or have an IEP or 504 plan
Demonstrates exceptional instructional practices
Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of all students
Models and fosters independent thinking skills, creative problem-solving, and abstract reasoning
Shows empathy and understanding of students
Creates a safe learning environment where each child excels
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or related field
Valid Colorado Teaching License w/ endorsement in Art Education (or ability to obtain)
Expert-level written and oral communication skills
Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment
Ability to work collaboratively
Strong self-starter; able to work with limited direction
Able to work 7:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. M-F
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary: $52,900 - $64,000
FTE: 1.0 full-time
Application Deadline: ongoing
Target Start Date: July 1, 2026
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Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Skills:
Position Type:
Charter School
Primary Location:
Academy Charter School
One Year Only (Yes or No):
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40
FTE:
1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
185 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
Minimum Hire Rate:
$1.00 USD Annual
Maximum Hire Rate:
$75,000.50 USD Annual
Full Salary Range:
$1.00 USD - $150,000.00 USD Annual
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans:
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
May 9, 2026