Art Teacher 2026-27

Waverly Community Schools•Lansing, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The teacher is responsible for ensuring that every student is academically and socially ready for college or career and to equip all students with knowledge, skills, and motivation that empowers them to direct their lives and become confident, critical thinkers who will contribute to a changing community. This position reports directly to the assigned building/program principal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification.
Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivate student to perform at their best.
Demonstrated ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction, by using a variety of styles, and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team.
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality instruction aligned to the Michigan Academic Standards for Visual Arts and district curriculum.
Develop lessons that encourage creativity, problem-solving, self-expression, and artistic growth for students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
Teach a variety of artistic techniques, media, and processes, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, and design as appropriate to grade level.
Differentiate instruction to support the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and artistic needs of all learners.
Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate achievement with students and families.
Integrate technology and digital tools to enhance instruction and student creativity when appropriate.
Foster student responsibility in the care, organization, and safe use of art materials and equipment.
Create and maintain a classroom culture that is welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and conducive to learning.
Establish clear expectations for behavior and classroom procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe art classroom and storage areas.
Ensure appropriate inventory, care, and maintenance of art supplies, equipment, and instructional materials.
Promote safe practices in the use of tools, materials, and equipment.
Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, instructional coaches, counselors, and administrators to support student success.
Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), district professional development, staff meetings, and school improvement initiatives.
Build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress, classroom activities, and exhibitions.
Assist in displaying student artwork throughout school buildings and at district or community events.
Support school programs and activities that promote student engagement and school pride.
Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of job.
Serve as a role model for all students and within school community.
Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Contribute to extra-curricular activities such as clubs and academic competitions and school programs.
Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
Regular and on-time attendance is required.
Other duties as assigned.