JJ Flynn Elementary - Art Teacher LTS

Burlington School District•Burlington, VT

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Burlington School District is seeking a passionate and energetic Art Teacher for JJ Flynn Elementary School. The teacher designs, organizes, and delivers creative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate art instruction that encourages students to explore their artistic potential and supports their academic, social, and emotional growth. Instruction is aligned with state curriculum standards, and the teacher assesses and documents student progress and provides meaningful feedback to support improvement. The role includes creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom where students of all backgrounds and abilities feel valued and encouraged to express themselves through art. This long-term substitute position is anticipated to begin around February 24, 2027, and last 6–8 weeks. It is paid hourly on a biweekly basis. Long-term substitutes are paid $25.00 per hour for 7.75 daily hours during the first 30 days and $38.55 per hour for 7.75 daily hours beginning on day 31. The position follows the Burlington Board of School Commissioners and Burlington Education Association Master Agreement. The Burlington School District values a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff and seeks to cultivate caring, creative, and courageous people. Its mission is to graduate students who value different cultures, engage with the community, communicate effectively, think creatively, solve problems skillfully, and achieve their highest academic, intellectual, and personal potential. The district is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Licensed or eligible for a Vermont Educators License covering middle school grade levels; a license is not required for the first 30 days but is preferred.
Art endorsement.
Documented or eligible for NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher status.
Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Demonstrated experience teaching Art courses.
Demonstrated experience differentiating instruction and planning curriculum aligned with Common Core standards and instruction.
Understanding of cultural competency, as described through Essay 1 on SchoolSpring.
Knowledge of best practices for student behavioral support frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at the elementary school level.
Training and/or experience with English Language Learners.
Experience in a professional/teaching-learning community (PLC).
Experience co-teaching or collaborating with other educators.
Evidence of student-centered learning approaches, including personalized instruction and supporting students in meeting core proficiencies.
Evidence of implementing inclusive practices for students with special needs.
Ongoing postgraduate coursework in education or the subject area, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans, class activities, and instructional materials that facilitate active and meaningful learning.
Develop lesson plans and tests in accordance with established expectations.
Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Assess and record student learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction based on assessments.
Collaborate with colleagues, the Education Study Team, and special educators to meet the needs of all students, including students with disabilities.
Participate in scheduled in-service days and staff meetings.
Use discretion when discussing school affairs and support positive school-community relations.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy, goals, and instructional objectives through instruction and professional conduct.
Comply with Board and administrative policies, regulations, and procedures, and reinforce student compliance.
Report incidents such as fights, suspected abuse or substance abuse, harassment, bullying, hazing, and zero-tolerance offenses to support student safety, a positive learning environment, and compliance with law and policy.
Respond to emergencies to address immediate safety concerns or direct them to appropriate personnel.
Maintain attendance in accordance with established workdays and hours.
Perform other appropriate or assigned tasks and duties.