Art Instructor

State of Connecticut • Manchester, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an Art Instructor and inspire students to explore their creativity, develop technical artistic skills, and build confidence through meaningful visual expression. We are seeking a passionate and student-centered educator who is committed to delivering engaging, high-quality instruction across high school art curricula while fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of art media, instructional pedagogy, and differentiated teaching practices that support the success of all learners. In this role, the Art Instructor will design and implement purposeful lesson plans aligned with instructional goals and curriculum standards, while utilizing a variety of teaching strategies, assessments, and creative learning opportunities to engage students both intellectually and artistically. The successful candidate will collaborate with guidance staff, special education personnel, and support service educators to ensure all student needs are met, including the implementation of IEP and 504 accommodations and modifications. The Art Instructor will cultivate a positive classroom culture built on mutual respect, creativity, and active learning. Responsibilities also include maintaining effective communication with students and families, participating in professional development and collaborative school initiatives, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism in accordance with the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by encouraging artistic growth, critical thinking, and lifelong appreciation for the arts within a dynamic educational environment.

Requirements

• Possess an active State of Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the following areas: 042 Art, PK-12 OR Eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates).
• Incumbents must possess at time of appointment a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experiences related to the field of teaching Art.
• Experience with 21st century standards-based lesson planning aligned to the CT Arts Standards and CT Core Standards in English Language Arts.
• Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Entry-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.
• Experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate varied methods of lesson delivery, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology.
• This may include involvement in student/community activities.

Responsibilities

• Engage in intentional planning to prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom through differentiation
• Knowledge of Art media and content and pedagogy of all high school Art curricula
• Understand the varied needs of each student
• Work collaboratively with guidance personnel and other support service educators to assist students with special programming; ensure IEP and 504 accommodations/modifications are implemented
• Set instructional goals and outcomes
• Knowledge and use of varied instructional practices and resources
• Effectively design instructional learning opportunities
• Effectively design assessments
• Develop mutual respect and rapport with students
• Establish a culture for learning
• Manage classroom procedures
• Positively manage student behavior
• Organize physical space to maximize learning opportunities
• Effectively communicate with students
• Effectively use questioning and discussion techniques
• Keep students creatively and intellectually engaged
• Follow the scope and sequence of the approved CTECS instructional program and curriculum
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Utilize assessments on an on-going basis to design clear and specific learning tasks
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
• Reflect on teaching practices
• Maintain accurate records
• Maintain effective and on-going communication with students and their families
• Participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students
• Participate in professional communities
• Demonstrate growth in professional craft
• Demonstrate professionalism; adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Implement the CTECS Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain confidentiality concerning personnel, student, and operational concerns of the district
• Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and authorities

Benefits

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Sick and personal leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra Income Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Career Growth within our System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed