Palo Alto Unified School District is hiring: Artist-in-Residence in Palo Alto

Artist-in-Residence at Palo Alto Unified School District

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Date Posted: 10/13/2025

Contact: Sandy Esquivias

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: $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

Job Summary

Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) is seeking a dynamic and adaptable Artist-in-Residence to collaborate with students and faculty in secondary Visual and Performing Arts classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related arts field or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Practicing artist with a strong, demonstrable portfolio
• Experience working with secondary students (grades 6–12) preferred
• Background in one or more of the following: Visual Art, Instrumental Music, Choral Music, Dance, or Theatre
• Proven experience as a professional artist with a strong portfolio
• Demonstrated ability to teach and engage students in artistic practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to adapt to varying durations and scopes of residency

Commitments and Responsibilities

• Teaching time based on project scope
• Participation in relevant school or district art events, exhibitions, and/or performances

Pathway to Becoming an Artist-in-Residence

• Introductory meeting with VAPA Director and site leadership
• Completion of required district paperwork and fingerprint clearance
• See more in the job description attached below.