Elementary School Art Teacher Jobs in Honolulu, HI at Mid-Pacific

Title: Elementary School Art Teacher

Company: Mid-Pacific

Location: Honolulu, HI

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Elementary School Art Teacher

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SALARY RANGE: $54,630 – $114,862 based on degree and student contact hours

JOB SUMMARY

The Elementary School Art Teacher is responsible for designing and facilitating a comprehensive visual arts program that nurtures creativity, artistic skill development, critical thinking, self-expression, and an appreciation for the visual arts. Working with students in Kindergarten through Grade 5, the Art Teacher creates engaging, developmentally-appropriate learning experiences across a variety of artistic media and techniques.

The Art Teacher fosters a studio environment that encourages exploration, inquiry, experimentation, and reflection while supporting students in developing confidence as artists and creative problem-solvers. The teacher cultivates a positive classroom culture, values student voice and choice, and helps students make connections between art, culture, community, and the world around them.

The Art Teacher collaborates closely with classroom teachers and colleagues to support inquiry learning experiences and contributes to a vibrant school culture through exhibitions, special projects, and community events. The teacher serves as a reflective practitioner who documents student learning, assesses growth, and continually refines instructional practices to support student success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Instruction and Student Learning

Plan and deliver a sequential grades 1–5 visual arts curriculum aligned with school learning goals and grade-level developmental expectations.
Provide instruction in a variety of artistic media, techniques, processes, and forms of artistic expression, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, and fiber arts, as appropriate.
Design engaging, hands-on learning experiences that promote creativity, artistic risk-taking, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs, interests, and abilities of students.
Foster an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered as artists.
Encourage student reflection and self-assessment and welcome feedback as part of the creative process.
Integrate opportunities for cultural responsiveness, global perspectives, and appreciation of diverse artistic traditions.

Assessment and Documentation

Assess student growth in artistic skills, creative thinking, effort, and engagement using a variety of formative and summative assessment practices.
Document student learning through portfolios, displays, photographs, written reflections, and other appropriate methods.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate growth and achievement to students, families, and school leadership.
Prepare written comments for each student and complete performance continua as required by the school.

Learning Environment and Classroom Management

Establish and maintain a safe, organized, and inspiring studio environment that supports creativity, independence, and collaboration.
Ensure the proper use, maintenance, inventory, and organization of art materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Model and teach appropriate safety procedures for all art materials and equipment.
Display student work in ways that celebrate learning, encourage reflection, and contribute to a visually engaging school environment.
Maintain high expectations for student behavior while fostering positive relationships and a culture of mutual respect.

Collaboration and Community Engagement

Collaborate with classroom teachers to support interdisciplinary connections and integrated learning experiences.
Partner with colleagues to plan school-wide events, exhibitions, performances, and celebrations that highlight student creativity and learning.
Participate actively in faculty meetings, professional learning communities, curriculum development, and school initiatives.
Communicate regularly and effectively with families regarding student learning, artistic growth, and classroom activities on the Pueo art class page
Support school events, open houses, exhibitions, and other community engagement opportunities.
Establish and maintain a cooperative and professional relationship with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.

Professional Responsibilities

Serve as a reflective practitioner who continually assesses and refines instructional practice.
Stay current with developments in art education, instructional strategies, and emerging artistic media.
Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, collaboration, and a commitment to the mission, values, and educational philosophy of the school.
Fulfill all supervisory responsibilities and maintain the safety and well-being of students at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designated administrator.
Participate in school events and program activities outside of regular classroom hours, including parent-teacher conferences, open houses, parent education sessions, workshops, performances, and other critical programming needs.
Provide in-person classroom instruction, supervision, and support to students during the school day.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance at work.

SCHOOL SAFETY

Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.

TEACHER PROFILE

Fostering Effective Relationships: The Teacher builds positive working relationships with the classroom, school, and local community.
Establishing an Inclusive Learning Environment: The Teacher creates a safe, caring environment that is inclusive of and engaging for all learners.
Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge: The Techer shows an understanding of content knowledge and an appreciation for ongoing learning in the discipline.
Validating a Professional Pedagogy: The Teacher ensures that every student is provided quality and optimum learning experiences.
Inspiring Instructional Leadership: The Teacher models practices that support evidence-informed teaching and learning and motivates and inspires others to excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Elementary Education, or a related field required.
Minimum of three years teaching as a classroom teacher in an elementary school setting
Demonstrated knowledge of child development, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth, and the ability to apply developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
Strong understanding of visual arts techniques, media, processes, and contemporary art education practices.
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, including experience partnering with families and addressing student needs.
Demonstrated proficiency with technology and digital learning tools in a Mac-based environment, including Apple/iOS platforms, productivity software (e.g., Excel), note-taking and organizational tools (e.g., Evernote), educational applications, and web-based learning systems.
Ability to create an engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment that fosters creativity, artistic expression, and growth.

WORK SCHEDULE

This in-person position follows the academic calendar from August through May. Teachers will have the opportunity to enjoy scheduled winter, spring, and summer breaks for rejuvenation.

The Teacher works during normal programming hours, beginning at 7:15 am until 2:45 pm. However, this is adjusted as needed (e.g., parent meetings, faculty meetings) and during critical programming (e.g., school performances, parent-teacher conferences, open houses, parent education sessions, workshops hosted by Mid-Pacific for the early childhood community, preparation of Learning Stories). The Teacher takes a half-hour lunch break between 12:30-2:00 pm, at an agreed-upon time with the team.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret documents such as educational research, reports, and policies. A qualified person will possess the ability to write educational reports, memos, and letters, and communicate effectively when speaking to students and adult audiences, via email and other tech-based forms of communication. Knowledge of and ability to apply conventional English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The preschool/elementary campus consists of multiple buildings that require frequent walking on relatively level ground. The employee on a daily basis is required to walk to classrooms, the play court, baseball field, and other buildings located at the preschool/elementary. Some lifting and carrying of children, teaching materials, chairs, and tables up to 10 pounds; movement throughout the day for instruction and supervision of students; frequent bending; frequent reaching for materials, the phone, etc. Some climbing of stairs (daily); walking up a slight hill (daily). Sitting in a normal seated position in a chair or on the floor for extended periods of time, reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required manipulating objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a computer keyboard. It is important to see and hear within normal parameters and possess the ability to move about with little to no difficulty.

MENTAL DEMANDS

On a daily basis, employee must frequently problem solve, make decisions, supervise and manage students, interpret data, speak, write, organize, plan, clearly communicate, and collaborate with colleagues.

EQUIPMENT USE

Telephone, Copier, Projector – occasionally

Computer/laptop/iPad – frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outdoor – if on playground with children

Loud Noise, Cold Temperatures, Rain – occasionally

Hot Temperatures – frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Mid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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