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Job Description
TK - 6 Art Teacher
TeachIowa
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District - Garner, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5657522
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 11, 2026
Job Description
Full Time K-6 Art Teacher
Garner Hayfield Ventura Community School District (GHV) is seeking a passionate and creative TK-6 Art Teacher to join our team. This position serves our kindergarten through sixth grade students in a smaller, close-knit district. Strong relationships, student engagement, and community pride are central to our work.
Position Overview
The TK-6 Art Teacher will design and deliver engaging, standards-based art instruction that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students across multiple grade levels and values the opportunity to shape a strong, comprehensive art program.
Responsibilities
Teach three sections for each grade level
Develop engaging, age-appropriate lessons in a variety of media and techniques
Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity and risk-taking
Assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback
Maintain an organized, safe, and inspiring art classroom Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive school culture
Communicate effectively with students, families, and administration
Participate in school activities and professional development opportunities
Qualifications
Valid Iowa teaching license with Art endorsement Ability to connect with students across a wide range of ages and abilities
Strong classroom management and organizational skills
Willingness to contribute to a small-school environment where flexibility and teamwork are valued
Why Join GHV?
Small class sizes and strong student-teacher relationships
Supportive administration and collaborative staff
Opportunity to build meaningful connections with students and the community
Chance to make a real impact in a student-centered district
To learn more about GHV, please check out our 3 social media sites. Great things are happening at GHV!
Consider being a part of our team!
INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/ghvschools/
X:
https://twitter.com/ghvschools
FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/GHVSchools
To apply, please do
TWO ACTIONS
with the following documents -
1) Email to Principal Michael Meyering at mmeyering@ghvschools.org AND
2) Submit materials to TeachIowa. Letter of Application/Cover Letter Resume Three letters of recommendation
Copy of licensure