Art Teacher

Grandville Public School District•Grandville, MI

21h

About The Position

The Art Teacher instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth through art subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible individuals. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position at Grandville High School, beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The teacher delivers the district-approved curriculum, creates a learning environment appropriate to students’ maturity and interests, and plans instruction around school objectives and students’ diverse needs and abilities. The teacher guides students toward curriculum goals, assesses and reports on academic and social progress, maintains required records, supports positive behavior, and communicates regularly with students, families, and colleagues. The role includes collaboration within a professional learning community and making oneself available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day. This is a sedentary position involving occasional standing and walking. It requires remaining stationary at least 50% of the time, frequent lifting of up to ten pounds, constant use of equipment such as a computer, copy machine, and calculator, and oral and written communication with district constituents.

Requirements

Meet State of Michigan certification requirements, including a K–12 art education endorsement (LX, LQ, or LZ).
Hold a four-year degree in the area of major study.
Hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in the area of study.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business, professional, and technical documents or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to apply current research and theory to the instructional program.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and students’ needs and abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to remain stationary for at least 50% of the time.
Ability to use equipment such as a computer, copy machine, and calculator constantly.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with district constituents.
Ability to lift up to ten pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

Teach the district-approved core curriculum.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare assigned classes while considering the diverse needs of learners.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Use instructional techniques and media suited to the teaching location and the needs and capabilities of students.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals; establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish and fairly maintain reasonable classroom rules and procedures.
Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
Develop academic plans for students who need additional support.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Regularly diagnose students’ learning disabilities and seek assistance from district specialists when needed.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Communicate regularly about behavior and academic progress with parents or guardians, students, student aides, parent helpers, student teachers, and teaching assistants.
Use PBIS strategies to support positive student behavior in the classroom.
Collaborate in a manner that supports continued professional growth within a professional learning community.
Perform other duties as assigned.