2026-2027 Art Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools is seeking an Art Teacher for ELLA Fitzgerald MS in Newport News, VA. In this role you will create a classroom environment that fosters creative expression through art, aligning with state standards and NNPS curricula.

You will develop lesson plans, adapt instruction for diverse learners, and communicate with parents regarding student progress and exhibitions. Immediate starting date and full-time placement are anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and Virginia licensure eligibility to teach art.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with students, staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Teaches art courses using Newport News Public Schools curriculum and activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and core subject matter per state regulations.
• Develops lesson plans to provide a balanced art program and manages daily class time.
• Adapts curriculum for individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet student needs.
• Demonstrates techniques in drawing, painting, and modeling with appropriate aids.
• Evaluates student growth and maintains attendance and other records as needed.
• Maintains standards of student behavior to ensure an orderly classroom.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or related field

Job description

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2026-2027 Art Teacher

Newport News Public Schools ELLA FITZGERALD MS - ADMIN - Newport News, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5846366
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment to develop an interest in, and the ability for, creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression appropriate to the students’ interests and abilities; and to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.

Essential Duties

• Teaches courses in art utilizing curriculum designated by Newport News Public Schools and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.
• Develops lesson plans to include a balanced art program and organizes daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual student compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards.
• Demonstrates techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, and modeling, using standard and teacher prepared instructional aids.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Instructs students in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Supervises students in assigned out of classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Plans and presents art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community.
• Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PTA, student clubs and after-school activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field and meet the Virginia Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements to teach art. Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally, and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervision Exercised

May include instructional assistants, volunteers, tutors.

Supervision Received

Principal

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Art

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 12507 Warwick Blvd
• Newport News, Virginia 23606
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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