• Job Description

  Req#: REF16930G

  Company Description

  KIPP Delta Public Schools operates tuition-free, open-enrollment college-preparatory charter schools in the Arkansas Delta, serving over 1,200 students in Helena and Blytheville. Through a rigorous PreK-12 program and an asset-based approach, KIPP empowers students to discover their purpose and expand regional opportunities.

  Job Description

  The Art Teacher will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive visual arts curriculum to students in grades 7-12. This role fosters creativity, critical thinking, and an appreciation for the arts while aligning instruction with Arkansas state standards and KIPP Delta's educational philosophy.

  Key Responsibilities

  Curriculum and Instruction

  • Develop and implement engaging lessons and community projects that meet the Arkansas K-12 Fine Arts frameworks.
  • Instruct students in various art forms, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital media.
  • Integrate art history and cultural studies to provide context and depth to art instruction.
  • Utilize formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

  Classroom Management

  • Establish and maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Implement effective classroom management strategies to promote student engagement and discipline.

  Collaboration and Professional Development

  • Collaborate with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches to art education.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in art education.
  • Engage with parents and the school community to showcase student artwork and promote the arts program.

  Other Responsibilities (As Needed)

  • Supporting student recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities.
  • Write letters of recommendation for students.
  • Additional tasks as requested to support student achievement, school culture, and team collaboration.

  Qualifications

  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Art, Art Education, or related field required.

  Licenses: Standard Arkansas Teaching License in Art Education 7-12; or eligible for licensure through reciprocity;

  or enrolled in an Alternative Licensure Program (ALP).

  Experience: Prior teaching experience at the secondary level preferred.

  • Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprinting and child maltreatment registry checks.
  • Ongoing participation in professional development activities as required by ADE.
  • Strong knowledge of visual arts techniques and art history; proficiency in integrating technology into art instruction.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience teaching in a KIPP or other high-performing charter school environment preferred.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

  Additional Information

  Compensation

  Teacher salaries will be based on the experience, degree level, and licensure per the SY 2025-26 Salary Schedule.
  
  KIPP Delta is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all of our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

• About the company

  The Knowledge is Power Program, commonly known as KIPP, is a network of free open-enrollment college-preparatory schools in low income communities throughout the United States.

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