Art Teacher: Inspire Creativity & Community in Class

Pocosin Innovative Charter; Creswell (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pocosin Innovative Charter in Creswell, NC seeks an Art Teacher to develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons using drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and printmaking. You will integrate art history, support diverse learning needs, assess progress, and maintain a positive learning environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in art education, teaching credentials, and experience with classroom management and educational technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in art education, visual arts, or a related field.
• Teaching credentials appropriate to the assignment and consistent with school requirements.
• Experience teaching or providing art instruction to children is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of visual arts concepts and classroom safety practices.
• Ability to design engaging lessons for diverse skill levels and needs.
• Excellent classroom management, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital tools supporting instruction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with applicable North Carolina visual arts standards.
• Teach foundational art concepts, including color, line, shape, form, texture, space, and composition.
• Introduce students to a variety of artistic media and techniques, such as drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and printmaking.
• Incorporate art history and diverse artists, cultures, and traditions into instruction.
• Encourage creativity, experimentation, problem-solving, and constructive discussion of artwork.
• Adapt instruction and materials to support students with different abilities, learning needs, and levels of artistic experience.
• Assess student progress through projects, portfolios, participation, and other appropriate measures; provide constructive feedback.
• Establish clear classroom expectations and maintain a positive, organized learning environment.
• Teach and reinforce safe use, handling, storage, and cleanup of art supplies and equipment.
• Manage classroom supplies, maintain inventory, and communicate purchasing needs within the assigned budget.
• Coordinate displays of student artwork and support school exhibitions or events.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to connect art instruction with other subjects and the school’s mission, including agriculture and the local community when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate student records and communicate with families regarding student progress and classroom expectations.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and other assigned school responsibilities.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in art education

Job description

Pocosin Innovative Charter in Creswell, NC seeks an Art Teacher to develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons using drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and printmaking. You will integrate art history, support diverse learning needs, assess progress, and maintain a positive learning environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in art education, teaching credentials, and experience with classroom management and educational technology.