Art Teacher | Project-Based Learning & Inclusive Classrooms

Midtown Community School; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

KCPSRS retirement plan

Aflac insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Holiday breaks & PTO

Job summary

Midtown Community School in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking an Art Teacher to inspire creativity and critical thinking in a diverse student body. The role focuses on integrating Missouri Learning Standards with interdisciplinary projects and social-emotional learning.

The ideal candidate holds a Missouri Art Teacher Certification (master’s preferred), brings experience with diverse learners, communicates effectively with families, and participates in school-wide initiatives and after-school

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MO Art Teacher Certification required.
• Experience with diverse populations including English language learners and students with special needs.
• Experience organizing and managing a student-centered learning environment with age-appropriate, culturally-responsive practices.
• Ability to create a joyful, caring classroom and support conflict resolution, skill-building, and social change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; collaborate with colleagues to build a strong school community.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities with potential stipends.
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a can-do attitude.
• Spanish fluency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum, units, and lessons aligned with Missouri standards and cross-disciplinary learning.
• Complete and submit lesson plans in a timely manner.
• Maintain an active, joyous Art learning culture and support social-emotional learning.
• Observe, reflect, and assess student growth, and contribute to program improvement.
• Contribute to fall and spring progress reports and conference scheduling changes.
• Support school programming and participate in professional development.
• Maintain professional communication with students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold professionalism and meet deadlines.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Missouri Art Teacher Certification

Masters preferred

Spanish language skills

Diversity experience

Student-centered learning

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Missouri Art Teacher Certification

Job description

Midtown Community School in Kansas City, Missouri is seeking an Art Teacher to inspire creativity and critical thinking in a diverse student body. The role focuses on integrating Missouri Learning Standards with interdisciplinary projects and social-emotional learning.

The ideal candidate holds a Missouri Art Teacher Certification (master’s preferred), brings experience with diverse learners, communicates effectively with families, and participates in school-wide initiatives and after-school