Elementary Art Teacher .5 FTE

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lansing School District is seeking a part-time Art Teacher to deliver world-class instruction in a diverse urban setting. You will foster inclusive, nurturing classrooms and collaborate with families and students to support meaningful learning.

The role emphasizes using data to differentiate instruction, building strong relationships, and growing through feedback from school leaders and peers. A passion for art and alignment with the district's mission are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or in art practice.
• Experience working with children.
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of art
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Skills

Art pedagogy

Differentiated instruction

Feedback-driven improvement

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or art practice

CRPBIS training

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring new art teachers. This individual will ensure our students receive world‑class instruction focused on your specialty in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.

This position is for a part time Art Teacher.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or in art practice
• Previous experience working with children
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a specialty endorsement (i.e. LX, LQ, LZ, OX)
• Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
• Training in CRPBIS and other related instructional methodologies

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of art
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed.

Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).

FTE 0.5 (5 days per week 4 hours per day)