Middle Grades Art Teacher: Create & Inspire

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscogee County School District invites applications for an Art Teacher - Middle Grades. The role focuses on delivering engaging art instruction and showcasing student work through quality exhibitions.

Responsibilities include aligning lessons with the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Visual Arts, maintaining certification where applicable, and communicating progress to families while supporting a positive, structured classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art education, fine arts, visual arts, or related field.
• GaPSC Art Education certification (preferred) or eligibility, including passage of GACE Art assessment and renewal requirements.
• Experience: None.
• Ability to actively manage students and supervise activities while maintaining a visible presence throughout classroom and school events.
• Strong written and oral communication, plus proficiency with email, online learning platforms, and other digital tools.
• Knowledge of Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for Visual Arts and the Process of Creation anchor standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide art instruction to students and emphasize quality exhibitions.
• Maintain GaPSC Art Education certification and align instruction with GSE Visual Arts.
• Deliver differentiated art experiences for all levels; communicate student progress to parents; assess against GSE objectives.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance, fulfill duties, pursue professional development, and perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Technical communication proficiency

Instructional strategies for diverse

Effective classroom management

Understanding of GSE Visual Arts

GSE Anchor Standards: Creating,Present

Education

Bachelor's degree in art education, fine arts, visual arts, or related field

GaPSC Art Education certification (preferred) or eligibility including GACE Art assessment

Job description

Muscogee County School District invites applications for an Art Teacher - Middle Grades. The role focuses on delivering engaging art instruction and showcasing student work through quality exhibitions.

Responsibilities include aligning lessons with the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Visual Arts, maintaining certification where applicable, and communicating progress to families while supporting a positive, structured classroom environment.