Art Teacher, Middle School (2026-27)

United Schools • Columbus, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

United Schools Art Teachers instruct students and evaluate their progress in producing, understanding, and appreciating the fine arts. Additionally, in partnership with local organizations, they will work collaboratively to expand student access to art programming. United Art Teachers will also regularly collaborate with grade-level teams to develop special events and assemblies, maintain grade-level culture, provide classroom support, and communicate with families on upcoming lessons and events. Moreover, Art Teachers will deepen their relationships with students by connecting with them during lunch and/or recess; or covering classes if general education teachers are absent. Lastly, in collaboration with colleagues and school leaders, Art Teachers will implement frequent feedback in order to grow as educators and design rigorous, aligned curriculum that support the needs of all learners.

Requirements

• Holds a B.A./B.S. degree and has the ability to secure the appropriate teaching license.
• Is committed to using data-driven instructional practices and the techniques outlined in Teach Like a Champion 3.0 to improve student outcomes.
• Is relentless in writing, refining, and internalizing curriculum, lessons, and assessments.
• Is open and committed to implementing frequent feedback from team members.
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Comfortability with Google products for effective communication and completion of job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Has prior experience working in urban schools and/or communities.
• Experience facilitating school partnerships to improve art opportunities for students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students and evaluate their progress in producing, understanding, and appreciating the fine arts.
• Work collaboratively with local organizations to expand student access to art programming.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to develop special events and assemblies.
• Maintain grade-level culture.
• Provide classroom support.
• Communicate with families on upcoming lessons and events.
• Deepen relationships with students by connecting with them during lunch and/or recess.
• Cover classes if general education teachers are absent.
• Implement frequent feedback to grow as educators.
• Design rigorous, aligned curriculum that supports the needs of all learners.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Disability coverage
• Eligibility to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level