Art Lesson Creation & Model for Classrooms chez Eastmont School District

Position: Art Lesson Creation & Model for Classrooms
Funding Source: Eastmont Foundation

Overview:
The Eastmont Foundation is funding a unique opportunity to expand access to quality art education across elementary classrooms. This position will focus on designing, modeling, and providing ready-to-use art lessons that empower elementary teachers—regardless of their art background—to confidently integrate art into their classrooms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of State Art Standards (K–6)
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of current state standards for elementary visual arts education.
• Able to align lesson objectives, activities, and assessments with grade-appropriate standards.
• Cultural Competency and Local Relevance
• Ability to thoughtfully incorporate local cultural traditions, histories, and artists into lessons.
• Shows sensitivity and respect when representing diverse communities, avoiding stereotypes or appropriation.
• Curriculum Design Experience
• Experience designing structured, developmentally appropriate lesson plans for elementary students.
• Ability to create lessons that are practical, engaging, and easy for general education teachers to implement.
• Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
• Prioritizes representation of diverse voices and perspectives in art education.
• Designs lessons that reflect a range of identities, cultures, and creative expression styles.
• Resourcefulness and Budget Awareness
• Demonstrates ability to create lessons using affordable, accessible, and commonly available classroom materials.
• Understands the importance of cost-effective planning and consistency across grade levels.
• Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Willing to gather feedback from staff or district leaders to inform and improve lesson content.
• Can clearly articulate the instructional goals and teaching steps within each lesson.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to gather feedback and refine lessons.
• Organizational and Time Management Skills
• Capable of meeting project deadlines and producing a consistent volume of high-quality lessons (e.g., 3–5 per grade level).
• Keeps digital files well-organized and accessible for future use by teachers and curriculum teams.

Outcomes:

• Teachers gain confidence and practical tools for teaching art.
• Students experience consistent, high-quality art instruction.
• A sustainable set of art resources is developed for long-term use across the district.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Background in elementary education, fine arts, or art education.
• Strong ability to design clear, engaging, and accessible instructional materials.
• Experience modeling or coaching instructional practices preferred.
• Creativity, organization, and strong communication skills.

Benefits: Non available

Eastmont School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Kayla Brown, 509-884-7169, [email protected]; and Section 504 Coordinator, Matt Charlton, 509-884-7169, [email protected]. 800 Eastmont Avenue, East Wenatchee 98802