Elementary Art Teacher

Detroit Community Schools • Detroit, MI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Detroit Community Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary Art Teacher to teach visual arts and foster creativity and self-expression. The teacher will create engaging, student-centered classrooms, inspire and motivate students, and help them develop artistic skills while exploring various art forms and techniques. Lesson plans should accommodate diverse learning styles and meet curriculum standards. The school serves students from Preschool through 12th grade in Detroit and is committed to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and support to succeed in school and beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Education, or a related field.
• Valid Michigan teaching certification or license with an endorsement in the subject.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning and assessing educational activities.
• Strong knowledge of art techniques, materials, and history.
• Passion for arts education and commitment to fostering creativity in young learners.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently and occasionally sit on the floor, bend, or squat.
• Ability to withstand outdoor weather conditions at any time of year and a moderate noise level.

Responsibilities

• Teach art techniques and concepts using mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
• Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that meet curriculum standards and address diverse learning styles.
• Create assessments and monitor student performance through tests, quizzes, projects, presentations, and other methods.
• Organize and facilitate student art exhibits for the school community.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curricula and participate in professional development.
• Participate in school activities, meetings, and events.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and orderly environment for students.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Supervise multiple students, establish routines and procedures, and create and implement instructional plans.
• Assist or lift students as necessary and perform first aid or CPR if necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment (ADD), short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage, 100% paid by the employer.
• Voluntary plans available.

What This Job Offers

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