Art Teacher 2026-2027 - Hoover Middle School

Art Teacher 2026-2027 - Hoover Middle School San José Unified School District - 3.6 San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $75,654 - $145,262 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Teaching visual & performing arts Middle school teaching Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Mid-level Working with middle schoolers Teaching visual art K-12 education instructional development Full Job Description The impact you will have: As a Middle School Art Teacher, you will inspire students to explore creativity, self-expression, and artistic techniques during a critical stage of their development. You will design engaging, hands-on lessons that build foundational art skills while encouraging imagination, confidence, and risk-taking. Through a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, you will help students develop their unique voice, appreciate diverse forms of art, and build a lifelong connection to creative expression while inspiring them to discover their own greatness. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/generaleducationteacher.

Who you are:

You are a creative and student-centered educator who believes art is a powerful form of expression and identity. You create an inclusive, encouraging classroom where middle school students feel safe to experiment, take risks, and develop their unique artistic voice. You are passionate about building foundational skills, fostering creativity, and helping students grow in confidence and self-expression. What you will need to apply: Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only. Single Subject Art Credential - attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Click here to see an example. EL Authorization Entry of all past employers in the work history section of this application (please see Education Code section 44939.5 - as amended by California AB2534) AB-2534 Employment History As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA). When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at .

Note to internal applicants:

Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to. To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing.