What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Arts Teacher position at DSST Public Schools?
POSITION : Visual Arts Teacher
GRADE LEVEL : Hiring for both middle school and high school positions
LOCATION : Hiring at multiple locations. You can view the current openings at this link. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the year.
SALARY : $60,000-$78,000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!
STATUS : Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)
START : First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a talented and versatile Visual Arts Teacher to inspire students in both digital and traditional art forms. This position involves teaching a wide range of artistic techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital media such as graphic design and digital illustration. The ideal candidate will guide students in developing their creative skills while integrating technology to enhance visual expression. With a focus on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and artistic innovation, the teacher will encourage students to build a strong portfolio and explore the intersection of traditional and digital art.
Based on the campus and opening, you may be teaching any of the below courses. We will inquire about your preferences during the interview process.
- Digital Arts
- Visual Arts
- Ceramics
- Journalism
- Graphic Design
- Drawing
- Studio Arts
- Photography
- Guitar
- Capstone : Student Portfolio Art & Aligned Internship
Key Responsibilities :
THE PERSON
We value staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics :
Qualifications :
WHO WE ARE
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.
WHY JOIN DSST?
At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life's work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.
DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute.
DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and / or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary : $60,000 - $78,000
