Long Term Substitute Teacher - Art

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

Job summary

Applitrack in Cape Elizabeth, ME is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Visual Arts Teacher to cover an extended leave. The role involves teaching ceramics, textiles, and 3D/fashion design, with hands-on kiln operation and sewing skills.

The ideal candidate has experience teaching high school visual arts or a strong background as a visual artist, with safe studio management and a commitment to inclusive classrooms.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching high school visual arts or strong background as a visual artist.
• Demonstrated kiln firing proficiency and hand-building/wheel throwing skills.
• Basic hand- and machine-sewing skills.
• Degree in Fine Arts, Studio Art, or Art Education preferred; MDOE teaching license or equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

• Instruct ceramics & studio tech: operate and fire kilns; teach hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing techniques.
• Teach textiles & 3D design: basic hand-sewing and machine-sewing for fashion/projects.
• Maintain a safe studio environment, oversee equipment care and inventory, enforce safety protocols.
• Assess student work, track grades/attendance, and maintain an inclusive classroom.

Skills

Ceramics

Wheel throwing

Hand building

Textiles

Sewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or Art Education

MDOE teaching license

Job description

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‑sewing 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.