Elementary Art Teacher: Inspire Creativity & Growth

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools seeks an Elementary School Art Teacher for Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. You will deliver art instruction, engage students, communicate with families, and support a positive classroom climate aligned with district expectations.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, and participate in ongoing professional learning to enhance instructional practice and student achievement within a collaborative, diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Active 042 CSDE Certification in art, as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or in Art.
• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach elementary school art classes; team teaching; urban experience.
• Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and staff.
• Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to elementary school teaching.
• Ability to prepare effective lesson plans and materials.

Responsibilities

• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education.
• Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines.
• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment.
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom.
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required.
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences.
• Assesses student learning on continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed.
• Informs parents of student progress, through interim reports, report cards, or conferences.
• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through individual and small group settings.
• Designs and implements assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices.
• Maintains ongoing communication with parents.
• Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials.
• Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Organization skills

Art curriculum knowledge

World art knowledge

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

CSDE Art certification (CT)

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Art

Job description

Norwalk Public Schools seeks an Elementary School Art Teacher for Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. You will deliver art instruction, engage students, communicate with families, and support a positive classroom climate aligned with district expectations.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, and participate in ongoing professional learning to enhance instructional practice and student achievement within a collaborative, diverse school community.