Long Term Substitute Teacher - Art

ServingSchools; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

ServingSchools in Elizabeth, NJ offers a high school visual arts teaching role focusing on ceramics, textiles, and studio safety. You will safely operate kilns, teach hand-building, wheel throwing, and sewing skills, and oversee studio inventory and safety protocols.

The candidate should have a degree in Fine Arts or Art Education and a teaching credential; prior experience with kiln firing and instructor duties is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching high school visual arts or equivalent 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and fire kilns; instruct students in hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing.
• Teach basic hand-sewing and machine-sewing for fashion and 3D design.
• Maintain studio safety, manage tools and equipment, and inventory.
• Ensure a safe studio environment and oversee cleanup.
• Assess student work, track grades and attendance, maintain inclusive classroom.

Skills

Visual arts teaching

Ceramics & kiln operation

Textiles & sewing instruction

Studio safety & equipment management

Classroom management

Education

Degree in Fine Arts / Studio Art / Art Education

Tools

Kilns operation

Job description

$140 per day to 551.38 per day

Key Responsibilities

• 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.