Long Term Substitute Teacher - Art

Applitrack; Cape Elizabeth (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Elizabeth School Department is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Visual Arts Teacher to cover an extended leave. The role involves teaching ceramics, foundational art, and 3D/fashion design with practical experience in clay techniques, kiln operation, and basic sewing.

The ideal candidate will manage a studio, assess student work, track grades, and maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment while supporting ongoing art education programs in Cape Elizabeth.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching high school visual arts or a strong background as a visual artist.
• Proficiency with ceramics: firing kilns, hand building, wheel throwing, glazing.

Responsibilities

• Instruct ceramics and studio techniques, including safe kiln operation.
• Teach textiles: basic hand- and machine-sewing for fashion and 3D design projects.
• Maintain a safe studio environment and manage equipment, inventory and cleanliness.
• Assess student work, track grades and attendance, and support an inclusive classroom.

Skills

Visual arts teaching

Ceramics

Sewing

Education

Degree in Fine Arts or Art Education

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Cape Elizabeth School Department

We are seeking a Long-Term Substitute Visual Arts Teacher to cover an extended leave. The ideal candidate has experience teaching art and/or a strong background as a visual artist. This position involves teaching ceramics, foundational art, and 3D/fashion design, and requires hands‑on technical knowledge of clay techniques, kiln operation, and basic sewing.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction: Ceramics & Studio Tech: Safely operate and fire kilns; instruct students in hand building, wheel throwing, and glazing techniques.
• Textiles & 3D: Teach basic hand- and machine-sewing skills for fashion and 3D design projects.

Studio Safety & Management: Maintain a safe studio environment, manage tool and equipment care, enforce safety protocols, and oversee studio cleanup and inventory.

Classroom Management: Assess student work, track grades and attendance, and maintain an inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching high school visual arts, or a strong relevant background as a visual artist.
• Demonstrated experience firing kilns and proficiency in hand building and wheel throwing.
• Basic hand- and machine-sewing skills.

Degree in Fine Arts, Studio Art, or Art Education (preferred).

MDOE teaching license or equivalent credentials.

Postings current as of 10/2/2026 7:22:15 AM CST.