Impactful Urban Visual Arts Teacher

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliot-Hine Middle School, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, invites passionate Visual Art Teachers for the 2026-27 school year. Join us in shaping creative learners and supporting DCPS’s mission.

As a Visual Art Teacher, you will develop engaging curricula, assess student progress, and collaborate with families and colleagues to ensure rigorous, joyful, inclusive learning experiences in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid District of Columbia Teaching License issued by OSSE.
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
• Ability to develop engaging visual arts curricula.
• Commitment to equity, student growth, and professional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Sets and reinforces clear expectations aligned with the school’s vision.
• Develops and implements visual arts curricula meeting standards.
• Plans daily lessons and adapts to meet diverse student needs.
• Assessments to measure progress towards standards and inform practice.
• Communicates with families about student progress and needs.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Student assessment

Communication with families

Collaborative teaching

Education

DC Teaching License (OSSE)

Job description

Eliot-Hine Middle School, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, invites passionate Visual Art Teachers for the 2026-27 school year. Join us in shaping creative learners and supporting DCPS’s mission.

As a Visual Art Teacher, you will develop engaging curricula, assess student progress, and collaborate with families and colleagues to ensure rigorous, joyful, inclusive learning experiences in a safety-sensitive environment.