Title: Art Teacher
Posting Date: April 23, 2025
Application Due: Open until filled
Classification: Licensed Regular, Full-Time Position
Grades/Location: Grades 6-12, Junior High / High School
Start Date: August 25, 2025
Schedule: 1.0 FTE
Salary: $48,006 - $97,932
Benefit package with PERS pickup.
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide educational services to students in a classroom setting. The teacher is responsible for fostering creativity, technical skill development, and student academic achievement, while maintaining a productive and positive classroom environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Hold or be eligible for Oregon Teaching Certification with High School Level authorization and an endorsement in Art
Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, staff, and parents
Willingness to support extracurricular activities and contribute to school culture
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and experience in equity and Trauma-Informed Care
Spanish speaker
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Art instruction aligned with Oregon State Standards
Encourage creative thinking and skill development in a variety of artistic media
Evaluate academic and creative growth of students and maintain appropriate records
Use data to inform and adapt instruction
Participate in curriculum and/or faculty committees
Collaborate with other staff members to support student learning
Contribute to a vibrant school art culture through displays, events, or community connections
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION:
Dayton School District is a rural district located in western Oregon’s scenic Mid-Willamette Valley, between McMinnville and Newberg. The staff works with parents and community members to provide a learning environment that promotes academic growth, creativity, and citizenship. The district serves approximately 1,000 students across a grade school, junior high, and high school, drawing people who value a strong educational system and a tight-knit, supportive community.
EEO and ADA Information:
Dayton School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Online Application Required:
https://www.daytonk12.org/our-district/employment-opportunites
Required Materials:
Professional resume with current contact information, educational background, and work history
Contact information for your current or most recent supervisor
Copy of Oregon Teaching License (front and back)
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Letter of interest
Three letters of recommendation
Online trainings required. Applicants who best meet the qualifications will be invited for an interview.
Contact Information:
Molly Arce, District Secretary
503.864.2215 ext. 302
molly.arce@dayton.k12.or.us
Position is open until filled.
Dayton School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
