Art Teacher (K-12)

Linked Professional Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked Professional Services is seeking an art teacher in Dearborn, MI to deliver academics and career skills in art. The role emphasizes best instructional practices, student achievement, and inspiring talent development in the arts.

The teacher will design lessons across drawing, painting, ceramics, photo, and fundamentals, while maintaining records and supporting district initiatives. Strong communication, collaboration with families, and a passion for equity in learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required.
• A major in art preferred, with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Emphasis on improving learning for all students.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to individualize instruction for diverse learners.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming classroom climate and culture.
• Teach drawing, painting, ceramics, photo, and fundamental art.
• Develop lesson plans and manage class time effectively.
• Demonstrate proper use of materials, tools, and processes.
• Guide students in selecting elective projects or experiments.
• Align classroom experiences with National and State Standards for Art Education.
• Maintain student records using current district gradebook.
• Encourage creativity and artistic growth in students.
• Support school improvement initiatives at district and school levels.
• Instruct students on eye protection and safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and proper inventory records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Individualized instruction

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Classroom management

Creativity in teaching

Education

Art major

Bachelor's degree

Job description

POSITION

We are seeking a highly qualified artteacherwho will be able to develop career skills and academic instruction for his/her students. The teacher will identify and implement best practices in instruction and student achievement. The teacher will motivate each student to acquire knowledge in art related facts and principles, skills in problem solving, and to discover and develop special talents of students in the arts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• A major in the subject area is strongly preferred, with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships
• Skills in individualizing instruction
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Superior verbal and written communication skills

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates a welcoming and positive classroom climate and culture
• Exhibits a commitment to the District’s Shared Vision and Collective Commitments
• Teaches skills and knowledge in one or more courses in drawing, painting, ceramics, photo, and fundamentalart
• Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, practical work, and clean-up activities can be accomplished within the allotted time
• Demonstrates proper use of materials, equipment, tools and processes, using standard orteacher-prepared models or other instructional aids
• Guides students in selection of appropriate elective projects or experiments
• Develops classroom experiences based on the National and State Standards forArtEducation
• Maintains student classroom records using current district gradebook
• Encourage creativity and growth inartistic expression
• Supports students in their individual development andartistic talent
• Supports school improvement/Advanced Ed initiatives at the district and school level
• Instructs students in the use of eye protection and safety guards, and in the use, care, and safe operation of tools, machines, and equipment
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and properly stores all materials and equipment
• Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to tools and equipment as required
• Establishes and maintains standards of student conduct needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment in an activity-type classroom with many potential hazards
• Selects and requisitions instructional aids and equipment; maintains required inventory records; makes purchases as authorized
• Maintains professional competence through professional development
• Communicates with parents and counselors on the individual progress of the students
• Executes other duties assumes other responsibilities as assigned by building administrator