Visual and Performing Arts Teacher 26-27 School Year at Santa Rita Union School District
About the Employer
The Santa Rita Union School District (SRUSD), located in the heart of the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, and is comprised of approximately 3600 students from Pre-School through Eighth Grade. We are located in the heart of "Steinbeck Country" a region best known for its exceptional air quality and mild central coast climate and the hometown of Nobel Prize winning recipient, John Steinbeck. Made up of four elementary schools, and two middle schools and a state preschool, all located within a five mile radius of each other, our district is characterized by rich cultural and linguistic diversity and a ‘home town’ feel evidenced by a warm, welcoming and caring community. The Santa Rita Union School District develops the minds and hearts of its students, inspiring our community to be the place where we all learn and grow.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Are you passionate about visual and performing arts that inspire young artists? We're seeking a creative and enthusiastic VAPA Teacher to join our team! If you're well-versed in the California Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) standards and have a strong background in visual arts education, we'd love to hear from you. You'll have the opportunity to ignite creativity, nurture artistic skills, and instill a lifelong love of art in students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This itinerant position will work with middle school students on a rotating basis providing fine art enrichment. The specific area could be in photography, art, music, dance, or other fine art medium.
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete Application Letter of Introduction Resume Three Letters of Recommendation - Recommended Valid Teaching Credential (or letter confirming date of expected completion)
Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in art education, fine arts, music, or related field (master’s degree preferred) • Valid California Multiple Subjects teaching credential with proven VAPA experience and skills (preferred) or Single Subject Credential in either Photography, Art, Music/Choir, Dance or Media Arts • English Learner authorization • Experience and knowledge of the Common Core standards and standards-based curriculum, behavior management techniques, record keeping, student assessment, planning for individual student learning needs, and child development
- Credential Copy (Credential Related (Letters or screenshot ok))
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete Application Letter of Introduction Resume Three Letters of Recommendation - Recommended Valid Teaching Credential (or letter confirming date of expected completion)
Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in art education, fine arts, music, or related field (master’s degree preferred) • Valid California Multiple Subjects teaching credential with proven VAPA experience and skills (preferred) or Single Subject Credential in either Photography, Art, Music/Choir, Dance or Media Arts • English Learner authorization • Experience and knowledge of the Common Core standards and standards-based curriculum, behavior management techniques, record keeping, student assessment, planning for individual student learning needs, and child development
- Credential Copy (Credential Related (Letters or screenshot ok))
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
3/4/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$52,066 - $115,092 plus $1,500.00 for Master's Degree
Length of Work Year
185 Days
Employment Type
Full Time