Art Teacher - 0.6 FTE

Northern Trails; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Trails is seeking an Art Teacher for a 0.6 FTE position at the Northern Trails 5/6 School in Grand Rapids, MI. The role reports to the Building Principal and follows the FHEA Master Agreement salary schedule.

The successful candidate will teach art education to elementary learners, plan standards-aligned lessons, assess progress, and communicate with families. This part-time opening begins in the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Michigan teaching certification required.
• Endorsements LX, LQ or LZ required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and families.
• Plan and deliver art instruction aligned to district standards.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with special education staff to support IEPs.

Education

State of Michigan Teacher Certification

LX, LQ or LZ endorsement

Job description

Forest Hills Public School District Northern Trails - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Art Teacher0.6 FTE

Northern Trails 5/6 School

Reports To: Building Principal

Salary: Per the FHEA Master Agreement Salary Schedule

Schedule: Beginning with the 2026-2027 School Year

Job Summary: To teach appropriate art education grade-level content that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential in a elementary learning environment.

Qualifications:

• State of Michigan Teacher Certification required
• LX, LQ or LZ endorsement

Essential Job Functions:

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Successfully educate students on state and district standards.
• Plan and deliver effective instruction aligned with the district-provided curriculum for art.
• Assess students' proficiency levels, adapt instruction accordingly, and track progress over time.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Foster respect and understanding among students of all backgrounds.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students as needed.
• Develop detailed, accurate and concise lesson plans for each subject area; plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom.
• Collaborate with special education staff as needed to provide students with individualized education programs (IEPs) appropriate accommodations and supplementary aids.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to parents/guardians.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional strategies.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Adhere to FERPA regulations and district policy when working with confidential data.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Benefits & Evaluation:

In accordance with the FHEA Master Agreement.

Terms of Employment:

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Contact Information

• Kayla Bruley
• 620 Forest Hill Ave SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]