Job Description:
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
 (Posted: 12/01/2025)
 
POSITION:  High School Art Teacher 
                                      
QUALIFICATIONS:  Requires K-12 Art Teacher Certification; Interest in Graphic Art Instruction Preferred
 
Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application.
• Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.
• Upload letter of interest, resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, a copy of your Missouri certification, and transcripts.
• All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application.
• Navigate to https://www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings and select the Employment/Job Listings tab in the left-side menu.
• Click on Internal Applicants. New applicants will then create an internal profile by clicking Yes, I am an employee.
• Click on your initials in the top right corner, select Internal Job Settings, and verify your employee status to access internal job postings.
• Once logged in, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.

 
SALARY:  Teacher Salary Schedule 
 
REPORTS TO: Principal                             
 
EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED:
 

• Accurately demonstrates knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
• Teaches knowledge, skills, techniques in art, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, etc.
• Provides individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities.
• Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment, and tools to minimize time required for distribution and collection.
• Creates a flexible programs and classroom environment that promotes learning and personal growth for all students.
• Establishes effective rapport with students to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation continued progress in accordance with each student’s ability.
• Demonstrates appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction.
• Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as facilitators of student learning.
• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in-group settings.
• Assess student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed.
• Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge.
• Takes responsibility for teaching the district curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicates these objectives to students.
• Keeps abreast of current development in their fields and continues to deepen their understanding of their disciplines.
• Establishes and maintains a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community.

For more information and to apply for this position, please visit Ritenour School District's Employment Page.