Teacher, Traveling Arts Integration (2025-2026 School Year)
New Yesterday
California credential to teach in public schools. Must be a valid California Multiple Subjects credential or a Single Subject credential in music, dance, theater, or art to teach in public schools
Bachelor’s degree with arts major or minor desirable
Ability to teach foundational level learning of music, dance, theater and art at the primary level
Ability to motivate children to perform skills through music, dance, theater and art
Ability to work flexible hours and/or days
REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned
JOB GOAL: To develop appreciation of all arts disciplines through arts integration as part of general culture; to teach techniques of expression through all arts disciplines; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of music, dance, theater, and art; to meet goals established in the District’s Course of Study as related to the arts integration program in relationship to specific needs of all students
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans instructional objectives for assigned grade level or subject area consistent with Course of Study and Curriculum Guide which meet District’s and school’s educational goals; objectives established by October of each year in cooperation with Visual and Performing Arts administrator, site principal, and other staff members
Works with district administrators and teachers to plan and prepare arts integrated lessons, assignments, assessments, and instructional materials
Creates classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to maturity and interest of students; participates with staff in establishing and maintaining effective learning climate within school; develops reasonable and specific rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in classroom in fair and just manner
Creates an arts integrated school environment that provides for student involvement in learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives
Analyzes learning capacity of students and provides for their needs; plans balanced Arts Integrated Program and organized class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within allotted time
Guides learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear performance objectives as listed in Course of Study for Arts Integration Program for all lessons, projects, and to communicate these objectives to students
Instructs students in citizenship specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of school district
Makes referral to principal on students who demonstrate severe unsocial behavior patterns
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, classes, and performances
Plans and administers arts integration assessments
Maintains weekly records and evaluates each student’s growth and performance, assessing each individual’s contribution to performance of group; confers with colleagues, students, and parents regarding student progress as needed
Builds positive relationship with staff and parents through back-to-school events, open house, classroom visitations, conferences, written communication, work samples, and demonstrations
Plans, rehearses, and directs students in programs for school and community; applies knowledge of District procedures and limitations set on performance
Provides individual and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to needs of each student
Controls storage and use of school-owned property and materials
Selects and requisitions materials including but not limited to: books, sheet music, musical instruments and instructional aids and supplies for the Arts Integration Program; maintains required inventory records
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems; makes referrals as required
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations including lesson schedule, attendance reports, Reports to Parents and annual report
Assists upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
Supervises students outside of classrooms such as assemblies, and extra-curricular activities and fire and other emergency drills
Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service meetings, curriculum development and materials evaluation
Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by District and/or self-selected growth activities related to arts integration
Participates in and delivers professional development aligned with an Arts Integration Program focus. Designs and delivers classroom instruction aligned with and based on the Arts Integration Program pedagogical philosophies
Participates cooperatively with Visual and Performing Arts administrator and site principal to develop method to be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines
Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability
Performs other related duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be according to current schedule: BCSD teacher salary schedule. $, - $, annually ( day) All teacher salaries are contingent on verified years of experience and education
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District’s “Improvement of Professional Services” handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable
MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: An online application along with any required documents listed below must be submitted: Resume
Two letters of recommendation (dated less than 1 year)
Evidence of California credential authorizing service in assignment
CBEST
Transcripts showing evidence of Bachelor's degree
Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment
It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.
- Location:
- Bakersfield
- Job Type:
- PartTime