Elementary Art Teacher

Elementary Art Teacher – 2026/27 School Year

Join the Kansas City Public Schools as an Elementary Art Teacher for the 2026/27 school year.

Salary Grade: T01 – T06

Department: Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Elementary Teacher – Arts instructs students in various art forms within elementary school settings, fostering creativity and artistic expression. This role involves planning and delivering engaging art lessons, adapting curriculum to individual student needs, and maintaining a productive learning environment.

What You'll Be Doing:
Responsibilities

• Teach skills in various art forms to elementary students.
• Plan and implement a balanced art program, organizing daily class time effectively.
• Utilize diverse art materials and subjects appropriate for student ages and skill levels.
• Provide individual and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to student needs.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive environment.
• Control the storage and use of art supplies.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids, maintaining inventory records.
• Identify student needs and collaborate with professional staff to address health and academic concerns.
• Supervise students during out-of-class activities.
• Make provisions for availability to students and parents outside instructional hours.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participate in faculty committees and sponsor student activities.
• Maintain professional competency through district in-service education and self-selected growth activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Missouri Art Teaching Certification (K-12).

Essential Skills

• Emotional Intelligence
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Problem‑solving and Critical Thinking
• Time Management and Organization
• Conflict Resolution
• Empathy and Compassion
• Self‑Awareness and Reflection
• Motivation and Passion

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance are provided. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9.0% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, and lift at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Terms of Employment

Length of work year: 10‑month school‑year calendar; 8 hrs/day, five days/week.

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?

Be a Change maker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #Level Up the Future.