Middle School English & Art Teacher

Teaching Assignment

One section of 7th Grade Honors English and four daily sections of Middle School Art, providing standards‑based visual arts instruction in support of cross‑curricular academic work.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $45,397 (Bachelor’s Degree, Step 0) – $64,602 (Master’s Degree, Step 7+), depending on education and experience.

• Medical insurance (includes vision and prescription coverage) – choice of PPO or HMO
• Dental insurance
• 100 % employer‑paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal assistance, financial planning, and additional support services)
• Generous, fully vested employer retirement contributions regardless of employee contributions

Our Approach to Art

Art at Valley Catholic Middle School is an intentional, standards‑based component of the cross‑curricular academic program, not an enrichment or stand‑alone elective. The Art teacher provides explicit instruction in visual‑arts concepts, techniques, vocabulary, and standards that students apply to presentations, products, visual displays, models, and other forms of academic communication. Instruction is coordinated with teachers across disciplines to ensure artistic skills are taught systematically and transferred to authentic work throughout the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of 7th Grade Honors English, delivering rigorous instruction in reading, writing, research, communication, and critical thinking.
• Teach four daily sections of Middle School Art in support of cross‑curricular academic learning.
• Provide explicit, sequential instruction in visual‑arts concepts, techniques, vocabulary, and standards.
• Systematically apply state visual‑arts standards within the established VCMS cross‑curricular program.
• Collaborate with English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Religion, STEM, and other teachers to identify opportunities for meaningful application of visual‑arts standards.
• Teach students artistic skills needed to strengthen presentations, products, visual displays, models, and other academic work.
• Develop students’ skills in visual communication, composition, design, craftsmanship, presentation, and purposeful use of artistic elements.
• Ensure cross‑curricular Art instruction remains grounded in identifiable visual‑arts standards rather than serving solely as enrichment.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback in both Honors English and Art.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum planning and school initiatives.
• Contribute to the vibrant life of the school community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated preparation and experience in both English instruction and visual‑arts education.
• Experience teaching visual art at the middle‑school and/or high‑school level.
• Formal preparation in Art, Art Education, or a related field; or substantial relevant professional experience combined with demonstrated experience teaching art to adolescents.
• Knowledge of visual‑arts standards and ability to translate standards into intentional, age‑appropriate instruction.
• Ability to apply state visual‑arts standards to an existing cross‑curricular academic program.
• Experience explicitly teaching artistic skills and concepts, not merely facilitating or supervising student art projects.
• Strong collaboration skills to work closely with teachers in other disciplines and integrate artistic instruction into academic projects.
• Ability to help students transfer artistic knowledge and skills to presentations, products, and academic work across the curriculum.
• Successful completion of a background check and authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Oregon Teaching License or ability to obtain one.
• Endorsement and/or demonstrated experience in Language Arts.
• Art or Art Education endorsement, degree, certification, or substantial relevant professional and teaching experience.
• Previous middle‑school and/or high‑school teaching experience.
• Experience teaching advanced or Honors‑level English.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to student‑centered, standards‑based learning.
• Support for the mission and values of Valley Catholic School.