Art Teacher .40 FTE Oct 2026

Waverly Community Schools•Lansing, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Waverly Community Schools is hiring an Art Teacher for a 0.40 FTE position at East Intermediate, beginning October 2026. The teacher is responsible for helping students become academically and socially ready for college or career, and for equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to direct their lives and become confident, critical thinkers who contribute to a changing community. The position reports directly to the assigned building or program principal. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with the Michigan Academic Standards for Visual Arts and district curriculum. Instruction supports creativity, problem-solving, self-expression, and artistic growth for students with diverse learning needs and abilities. Artistic techniques and media may include drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, and design, as appropriate to grade level. The teacher differentiates instruction, assesses student progress, maintains records, communicates with students and families, and uses technology and digital tools when appropriate. The teacher maintains an inclusive, respectful, safe, and organized classroom; promotes responsible and safe use of art materials and equipment; and manages supplies and instructional materials. The role also includes collaboration with school staff and families, participation in professional learning and school improvement activities, supporting student artwork displays and school programs, and performing other assigned duties. Regular, on-time, in-person attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification.
Understanding of current research on how children learn and ability to motivate students to perform at their best.
Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
Effective oral and written communication in English.
Ability to differentiate instruction using a variety of styles and create challenging, engaging learning opportunities for students with varied cultures and abilities.
Ability to participate as a team member.
Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to demonstrate respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including standing, walking, sitting, handling materials, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking, and hearing; required vision includes close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality instruction aligned with Michigan Academic Standards for Visual Arts and district curriculum.
Develop lessons that promote creativity, problem-solving, self-expression, and artistic growth for students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
Teach a range 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 learners’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and artistic needs.
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
Maintain accurate student progress records and communicate achievement with students and families.
Integrate technology and digital tools into instruction when appropriate.
Promote student responsibility for the care, organization, and safe use of art materials and equipment.
Create and maintain a welcoming, respectful, inclusive classroom conducive to learning; establish behavioral expectations and classroom procedures.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe classroom and storage areas, including appropriate inventory and care 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 in Professional Learning Communities, district professional development, staff meetings, and school improvement initiatives.
Build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community members; communicate with parents and guardians about student progress, classroom activities, and exhibitions.
Assist in displaying student artwork in school buildings and at district or community events.
Support school programs and activities that promote student engagement and school pride.
Serve as a role model and interact positively and cooperatively with coworkers, administrators, students, parents, and community members.
Contribute to school team decision-making, attend required meetings, serve on committees as required, and contribute to extracurricular activities and school programs.
Maintain and promote district goals and objectives and comply with applicable state, federal, district, and union policies and requirements.
Maintain regular, on-time attendance and perform other duties as assigned.