Job Description:

The Houston R-1 School District is seeking an Art instructor for the 2025-2026 school year.  This position is responsible for teaching art to the elementary school (grades K-5).  Applicants with appropriate certification will receive priority consideration. Please contact Mrs. Jody Jarret with any questions: jjarrett@houston.k12.mo.us

 

The Art Teacher will perform all or some of the following Job description:

• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history
• Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting
• Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art
• Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment
• Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
• Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings
• Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community
• May sponsor exhibits from outside the school
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs, such as after school art club
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by administration

 

Pay/Stipend/Benefits

Salary stipend is contingent on years of experience. Contingent upon the State of Missouri continuing the Teacher Baseline Salary Grant, the starting pay could be $38,000.  Currently, the Houston R-1 School District offers a fully paid health insurance plan (with full-time teaching position) along with additional benefits. 

 

 

 

EEO Statement

The Houston School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.