Art Teacher — Inspire Creativity & Student Exhibits

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a highly skilled Art teacher for Franklin Middle to lead standards-based instruction and curated student exhibitions. The role emphasizes differentiated planning and strong classroom management within a diverse urban setting.

The candidate will implement high-quality instructional plans, assess progress with multiple methods, and collaborate with staff to ensure inclusive practices. Strong knowledge of Minnesota standards is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Prior successful student teaching or urban multicultural teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ongoing professional development through coursework, collaboration, or job-embedded staff development.
• Master's or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and a respectful learning environment aligned with district standards.
• Deliver standards-based art curriculum with differentiated instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement best practices for diverse learners.
• Assess student progress using diagnostic, formative, and summative methods.
• Engage families and community resources to support learning.
• Support district goals and PDP participation.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Assessment strategies

Culturally responsive teaching

Family communication

Minnesota standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree preferred

Minnesota Art teaching license

Job description

Minneapolis Public Schools seeks a highly skilled Art teacher for Franklin Middle to lead standards-based instruction and curated student exhibitions. The role emphasizes differentiated planning and strong classroom management within a diverse urban setting.

The candidate will implement high-quality instructional plans, assess progress with multiple methods, and collaborate with staff to ensure inclusive practices. Strong knowledge of Minnesota standards is required.