ART Teacher (Elementary and Middle School)

Jumoke Academy Charter School; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution located in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a dynamic ART Teacher for grades Pre-K - 8. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence, capable of inspiring and empowering students through innovative teaching practices. Responsibilities include driving results, maintaining high expectations, and ensuring instructional excellence. Candidates with CT State Certification and relevant teaching experience are preferred, but fresh graduates with an ART degree are also welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• CT State Certification required.
• Teaching experience at the intermediate elementary and middle school levels preferred.
• Fresh graduates with an ART degree are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, engage, and empower students and families through art.
• Establish and maintain a culture of high expectations.
• Ensuring fidelity to curriculum and instructional excellence.

Skills

Driving for results

Using data to drive instruction

Inspiring and engaging students through art

Building effective relationships

Education

Accredited Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Job description

This vacancy is for the remainder of school year 2025-2026.

Jumoke Academy Seeks a Dynamic, Courageous And Innovative ART Teacher Serving Grades Pre-K - 8, Who Is Committed To Excellence For Every Child And Will Accept Nothing Less. This Individual Must Be Highly Motivated And Mission-driven; Teacher Who Sweats The Small Stuff Without Losing Sight Of The Big Picture.

The Ideal Teacher Candidate Will Have a Proven Track Record Of

• Driving for results
• Using data to drive and inform instruction
• Inspiring, engaging, and empowering students and families thru art
• Establishing and maintaining a culture of high expectations
• Building effective relationships with students, families and peers
• Ensuring fidelity to curriculum, instructional excellence and best-practices in assessment

Qualifications

• Certification/License: Appropriate CT State Certification
• Education: An accredited Bachelor's or Masters Degree
• Experience: Preferably at least one year of teaching experience at the intermediate elementary and middle school level. Fresh graduates with a degree in ART are welcome to apply.

Immediate Supervisor

School Principal

Terms Of Employment And Work Schedule

Ten month work year. Standard teacher work schedule, including attendance at professional development, open houses, parent conferences and staff meetings as needed.