Spectra Art Teacher

Spectra Art Teacher at Palo Alto Unified School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

3/26/2026

Contact

Marilyn Munoz

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Single Rate

$42.53 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

Hourly as needed

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Palo Alto Unified School District

Department

Visual and Performing Arts Department

Benefits N/A

Availability Starting

2026-27 School Year

Job Summary Job Summary

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Art or college-level art courses preferred;
• Practicing artists with experience working with elementary students preferred. SPECTRA ART TEACHER REQUIREMENTS: Artists who would like to be considered to join our team must submit the following documents:
• Resume of related experiences;
• Clear evidence of an ongoing artist’s practice, with a personal portfolio of 6-8 pieces, including work that demonstrates an understanding of painting and drawing skills. Becoming a Spectra Art Teacher involves the following commitments:
• Minimum of 6 hours of teaching time;
• Maximum 20 hours per week total, including prep time;
• Approximately a 10-month work year;
• Monthly professional development meetings which consist of 2-3 hours of professional learning with all Spectra Teachers
• Participation in Youth Art Exhibit, PAUSD’s annual District Art Show Pathway to becoming a Spectra Art Teacher:
• Introductory meeting with the Lead Teacher and VAPA Coordinator;
• 10 hours of observation (unpaid) strongly encouraged;
• District-mandated paperwork and fingerprinting;
• 10 hours of paid training and curriculum preparation.

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