(1.0) Elementary Art Teacher Roosevelt Elementary

Livonia Public Schools•Livonia, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a passionate and student-centered Elementary Art Teacher committed to building strong relationships and creating meaningful learning experiences within a supportive classroom and school community. The ideal candidate fosters a positive, respectful classroom culture where every student feels known, valued, and challenged to grow. This educator designs and delivers engaging instruction grounded in rigorous and consistent Tier One practices to meet the diverse needs of all young artists.

Requirements

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements in LX, LQ, or LZ preferred
A major in the subject area is strongly preferred, with a minimum of a bachelor's degree
Demonstrated commitment to high levels of learning for all students
Ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and teamwork skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learners

Responsibilities

Creates a welcoming and positive classroom climate and culture
Teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses in drawing, painting, ceramics, photo, and fundamental art
Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, practical work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted time
Demonstrates proper use of materials, equipment, tools and processes, using standard or teacher-prepared models or other instructional aids
Guides students in selection of appropriate elective projects or experiments
Develops classroom experiences based on the National and State Standards for Art Education
Maintains student classroom records using current district gradebook
Encourage creativity and growth in artistic expression
Supports students in their individual development and artistic talent
Supports school improvement initiatives at the district and school level
Instructs students in the use of eye protection and safety guards, and in the use, care, and safe operation of tools, machines, and equipment
Maintains a clean and safe work area and properly stores all materials and equipment
Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to tools and equipment as required
Establishes and maintains standards of student conduct needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in an activity-type classroom with many potential hazards
Selects and requisitions instructional aids and equipment; maintains required inventory records; makes purchases as authorized
Maintains professional competence through professional development
Communicates with parents and counselors on the individual progress of the students
Executes other duties assumes other responsibilities as assigned by building administrator

Benefits

Traditional pension
Tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution
Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF) with dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% contributed
Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage
Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week
Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week
Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify
Dental, vision, and life insurance (district pays 100% of premium)
Long-term disability coverage (district pays 100% of premium for employees working 20+ hours/week)
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members
Paid holidays
Earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days
Longevity pay
Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days
Opportunity for career advancement
Children of employees living outside the district's attendance boundaries are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice if working more than 20+ hours/week