Pre - K - 5 Visual Arts Instructor at Inside Higher Ed

Job No: 540275

Work Type: Part Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Early childhood education/Childcare

Department: 18180000 - ED-PK YONGE DEV RESEARCH SCHL

Pre-K-5 Visual Arts Instructor (OPS)

Classification Minimum Requirements

AA Degree required

Level 2 DCF Background check required

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is seeking to hire a Pre-K-5 Visual Arts Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a 10-month, .50 (OPS) position that begins on July 30, 2026. Teaching responsibilities include:

• Provide high-quality visual arts instruction to assigned Pre-K-5 students, fostering creativity, artistic skill development, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
• Administer and analyze formative assessments, student artwork, and performance tasks to monitor growth, provide feedback, and adjust instruction to support student success.
• Design and implement engaging, standards-aligned art curriculum and learning experiences that meet the needs of a diverse group of learners, including both striving and advanced students.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to ensure all students can access and succeed in the visual arts curriculum.
• Incorporate effective and innovative uses of technology to support artistic creation, teaching, learning, collaboration, and digital citizenship in a 1:1 learning environment.
• Maintain regular communication with families through electronic, written, and face-to-face interactions to share student progress, celebrate accomplishments, and strengthen home-school partnerships.
• Analyze the impact of instructional practices, curriculum implementation, and student engagement on learning outcomes to continuously improve teaching and student achievement.
• Showcase student learning through displays, exhibitions, performances, and community engagement opportunities that celebrate student creativity and growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate the arts across content areas and support school-wide initiatives that enhance student learning and engagement.

Expected Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

AA Degree required

Level 2 DCF Background check required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree & teaching experience

Florida teaching certification

Special Instructions To Applicants

No phone calls please.

In order to be considered, you must upload the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• List of references

Level 2 DCF Background check required.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required

No

Applications Close

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/540275

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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