Position Summary:
The Visual or Performing Arts (VAPA) Teacher will be responsible for implementing a well-planned
and a developmentally appropriate visual or performing arts program according to the California Visual or Performing Arts Framework for students in grades TK–5. The teacher will provide instruction in multiple modalities across the visual and performing arts, which can include: dance, music, media arts, theater, visual arts, painting, sculpture, photography, craft arts, creative expression, including graphic arts and design, computer coding, animation, music composition, ensembles, costume design, and film and video. The goal is to foster creativity, cultural appreciation, and artistic expression while supporting students’ academic and social-emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging TK–5 arts lessons aligned with the California Visual and Performing Arts Framework.
• Teach across multiple modalities, including dance, music, theater, visual arts, media arts, and digital arts.
• Foster creativity, cultural appreciation, and self-expression in a safe, inclusive environment.
• Integrate arts with core academics and collaborate with staff to support schoolwide arts initiatives.
• Organize and present student performances, exhibitions, and community events.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain art materials, instruments, and equipment while ensuring safety.
• Engage in professional development to stay current with arts education best practices.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, and sit for long periods of time. The employee must also be able to listen and hear students, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be appropriately mobile including by escorting students across campus as needed. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the only duties responsibilities and qualification for this job. Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions acquire related job skills and perform other related work as required or assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid CA teaching credential
• United States work authorization
• Teaching experience (preferred)