Temporary Art Teacher @ Mission Hills High School 2026/2027 at San Marcos Unified School District
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Welcome to San Marcos Unified School District! The San Marcos Unified School District is an innovative and collaborative community providing an unparalleled educational experience. Through an engaging and supportive environment, all our students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position is a Temporary Assignment for the 2026/2027 school year, applicant will sign a Temporary Contract.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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- TITLE – Teacher, Art
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Credential
- California credential authorizing instruction of Art
- Education
- Sufficient to meet credential requirements
- Experience
- None required
- Personal
- See District requirements
- KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter, philosophical, social, and educational concepts relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this job description
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a Director of Learning
- Teaches knowledge and skills in a general art program which may include crafts, photography and principles of publication (yearbook), utilizing goals, objectives and the course of study adopted by the Board of Education
- Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations, and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
- Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and working time
- Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
- Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment
- Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
- Evaluates each pupil’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports
- Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
- Acts as resource person on an inter-departmental level to relate appropriate aspects of art to other subject areas
- Relationships and Related Responsibilities
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive studio environment
- Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on the individual pupil’s progress
- Identifies students’ needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
- Professional Attitude, Responsibilities and Participation
- Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintains required inventory records
- Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit pupils’ work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside sources
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level. May teach under modular or flexible scheduling plans
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day
- Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required
- Shares in sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees
- May plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other professionals
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- Person to whom responsible
- Building Principal
- Evaluator
- Building Principal / Assistant Principal
- Persons responsible to Teacher, Art
- Those designated by the Building Principal
Requirements / Qualifications
Appropriate California Single Subject Credential Authorizing Service in Art If you do not have a posted credential please attach a letter that states you are currently enrolled in a program, and list your expected graduation date. EL Authorization (CLAD, BCLAD, ELAS, or ELA1 accepted) **Required** Letter of Introduction Resume Letter(s) of Recommendation (x3) **If you do not have a posted credential please attach a letter that states you are currently enrolled in a program, and list your expected graduation date **
For credential questions, email Amber Christman at amber.christman @smusd.org
Requirements / Qualifications
Appropriate California Single Subject Credential Authorizing Service in Art If you do not have a posted credential please attach a letter that states you are currently enrolled in a program, and list your expected graduation date. EL Authorization (CLAD, BCLAD, ELAS, or ELA1 accepted) **Required** Letter of Introduction Resume Letter(s) of Recommendation (x3) **If you do not have a posted credential please attach a letter that states you are currently enrolled in a program, and list your expected graduation date **
For credential questions, email Amber Christman at amber.christman @smusd.org
Comments and Other Information
Number of Work Days: 184
Hours Per Day: 7.5
This position is a Temporary Assignment for the 2026/2027 school year, applicant will sign a Temporary Contract.
Attachments must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application. We do not accept e-mailed, faxed, or postal mailed documents.
Comments and Other Information
Number of Work Days: 184
Hours Per Day: 7.5
This position is a Temporary Assignment for the 2026/2027 school year, applicant will sign a Temporary Contract.
Attachments must be scanned and forwarded with your on-line application. We do not accept e-mailed, faxed, or postal mailed documents.
Application Deadline
6/16/2026 11:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/2/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
2026/2027
Employment Type
Full Time
Fringe Benefits:
District offers Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for Employee and Eligible Dependents