RCSD takes pride in our dedicated workforce and strong connection with our students, families, and community. Our highly dedicated and skilled team of professionals provides a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners. We are looking to build our workforce with a staff who share this vision and want to instill passion in learning emphasizing student strengths and gifts for all learners: all abilities, all ethnicities and cultural identities, LGBTQ+ youth, and multilingual learners.

Under the direction of the site Principal and in collaboration with RCSD District Staff, art teachers will provide instruction for students in grades TK-8 and support each school site in the development and implementation of District Art initiatives and curriculum.

Purpose:

To expand access and provide equity of opportunity for all RCSD students to have Art as well as electives and integrated opportunities that enhance college and career readiness through hands-on experiences and education.

Essential Job Functions:

Strong art background especially in drawing and painting. Content areas of art history including aesthetics and appreciation, three-dimensional art including sculpture and ceramics, and photography/computer generated imagery. 

Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other elements of the course of study specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the District. 

Develop lesson plans, instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. 

Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. 

Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports. 

Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers. 

Maintain professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the District, school and/or self-selected professional growth activities. 

Perform basic attendance accounting and business services as required.

Credential: 

Appropriate Valid California Credential/Permit based on assignment (Single Subject Art, Introductory Art, or Subject Matter Authorization Art) English Learner Authorization, CLAD, BCLAD or equivalent. 

Education: 

Bachelor’s Degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RCSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

The Redwood City School District seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.