Elementary Art Teacher

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

2d • $48,585 - $95,000

About The Position

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring new art teachers. This individual will ensure our students receive world-class instruction focused on your specialty in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or in art practice
• Previous experience working with children
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Nice To Haves

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a specialty endorsement (i.e. LX, LQ, LZ, OX)
• Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
• Training in CRPBIS and other related instructional methodologies

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of art
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees