Long Term Substitute Art Teacher

Westerly Public Schools (RI); Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools (RI) is seeking a Long Term Substitute Art Teacher for the elementary level, with a start in August 2026 and a daily rate of $150–$175.

The position is full-time and involves engaging students with hands-on art projects, collaborating with other teachers, and maintaining communications with families about progress. The assignment runs through the approximate end of the period in early January 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Three to five years of teaching in Art education preferred.
• Teaching techniques that meet diverse needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Provides rigorous and relevant instruction on pre-approved hands-on curriculum in art.
• Integrates soft-skill instruction into content activities.
• Maintains a strong instructional focus utilizing effective teaching practices.
• Communicates learning goals and expectations to students.
• Adapts instruction to meet diverse needs and maintains up-to-date grades.
• Collaborates with core content teachers on planning and alignment.
• Attends relevant professional development opportunities.
• Reports student progress to parents and guardians.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Long Term Substitute Art Teacher

Westerly Public Schools (RI) District - Westerly, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5847109
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Long Term Substitute Art Teacher Location: Elementary level - Subject to change Class Title: Temporary Effective Date: 09/28/2026 - approximately 01/04/27 Salary Range: $150-$175/day Hours per week: Full Time

General Statement: Provide Art education by acquainting students with the fundamentals of Art practices and the foundation for future study in Art related fields through engaging, hands-on curriculum, and encouraging the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking and creative/innovative reasoning.

Responsibilities:

• Provides rigorous and relevant instruction on pre-approved hands-on curriculum in the content area.
• Integrates soft-skill instruction into competency-based content area activities.
• Provides evidence of project-based learning.
• Maintains a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction.
• Communicates a high level of expectation to students.
• Communicates clear learning goals and expectations to students.
• Adapts instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Sequences content appropriately.
• Embeds school’s student learning objectives in instruction.
• Posts course syllabus and appropriate materials on class website.
• Maintains and posts accurate and up to date grades.
• Uses appropriate level of questioning to promote understanding.
• Relates lesson content to prior and future learning.
• Addresses various learning styles.
• Requires students to analyze and apply knowledge.
• Requires Students to summarize information in written and/or verbal form.
• Conducts ongoing assessments for learning.
• Collaborates with core content teachers on common course planning, integration and alignment.
• Attends all relevant professional development opportunities.
• Displays enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and the expectation that students enjoy.
• Supports District goals.
• Reports student progress to parents and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Three to five years oft teaching in Art education is preferred.
  • Teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
  • Human relations, leadership and conflict management.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $150 to $175 Per Day
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Art