Art Teacher Monelison Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Amherst (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst County Public Schools seeks an Art Teacher for Monelison Middle School in Amherst, Virginia. The role supports an educational program designed to provide the best possible education for each child and reports to the principal and assistant principal. The contract is for 10 months, with an exempt status and a full-time workload.

Certification must meet state requirements with endorsement in Art. Compensation is based on degree and experience per the Amherst County Public School Salary

Qualifications

• Valid certification to meet state requirements with specific endorsement in Art.

Responsibilities

• To guide the learning activities of each student and to provide learning situations suitable for each student
• To provide for the safety, health and well-being of each pupil in any situation in which students are committed to the teacher’s care
• To maintain the classroom and atmosphere which encourages learning
• To evaluate each student and to report progress to parents
• To become informed about and to comply with the policies and regulations of the school division and of the local school
• To maintain the neatness and proper care of the classroom, equipment and materials
• To keep essential records necessary for the efficient operation of the school
• To keep abreast of recent developments in education and to show evidence of continuing professional growth
• To contribute to the success of the school by maintaining interest in and developing knowledge of the total school program
• To participate in the decision-making process of the school, particularly those decisions related to curriculum content or change
• To maintain a cooperative attitude toward all school personnel
• To serve as a public relations agent for the school and the school system
• To cooperate with approved community groups in matters related to the welfare of the students
• To perform such duties as are necessary for the efficient and successful operation of the school system
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee
• Make reports to the principal relative to student injuries, hazardous or dangerous conditions prevailing where students are engaged in activities known or suspected child abuse, and other areas that normally concern the teacher and school officials

Education

State certification in Art

Job description

Art Teacher – Monelison Middle School

Amherst County School District, Amherst Elementary School – Amherst, Virginia.

Job ID: 5217638

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Reports to: Principal and Assistant Principal

General Definition of Work: To develop and implement an educational program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each child.

Essential Functions

• To guide the learning activities of each student and to provide learning situations suitable for each student
• To provide for the safety, health and well-being of each pupil in any situation in which students are committed to the teacher’s care
• To maintain the classroom and atmosphere which encourages learning
• To evaluate each student and to report progress to parents
• To become informed about and to comply with the policies and regulations of the school division and of the local school
• To maintain the neatness and proper care of the classroom, equipment and materials
• To keep essential records necessary for the efficient operation of the school
• To keep abreast of recent developments in education and to show evidence of continuing professional growth
• To contribute to the success of the school by maintaining interest in and developing knowledge of the total school program
• To participate in the decision-making process of the school, particularly those decisions related to curriculum content or change
• To maintain a cooperative attitude toward all school personnel
• To serve as a public relations agent for the school and the school system
• To cooperate with approved community groups in matters related to the welfare of the students
• To perform such duties as are necessary for the efficient and successful operation of the school system
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee
• Make reports to the principal relative to student injuries, hazardous or dangerous conditions prevailing where students are engaged in activities known or suspected child abuse, and other areas that normally concern the teacher and school officials

Education and Job Experience: Compensation will be based on degree and experience as described in the Amherst County Public School Teachers’ Salary Scale Schedule.

License/Endorsements: Valid certification to meet state requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.

Contract Period: 10 months

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.