Middle School Art Teacher

Westport-Public-Schools; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westport Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Middle School Art Teacher to join Coleytown Middle School. You will lead innovative visual arts instruction that engages students in creating, producing, and responding to art in a safe, nurturing environment.

CT Certification (042) is required; teaching experience is preferred. The position is full-time, on-site, starting as soon as possible under the 2025-2028 teachers' contract, with salary per that agreement.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred.
• CT Certification Required (042).

Skills

Teaching experience

Art education

Education

CT Certification 042

Job description

Middle School Art Teacher JobID: 2145

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Art
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Coleytown Middle School
• Date Available: As soon as possible

Description

Coleytown Middle School is searching for an art teacher to join a talented team of Visual Arts educators. The Visual Arts Program offers a range of experiences thatstriveto develop students' artistic literacy and global awareness by developing their ability to create, produce and respond to diverse visual art experiences at the highest level in a safe and nurturing environment.

Qualifications:

• Teaching experience preferred; and
• CT Certification Required (042).

Salary:

According to the Teachers' contract (2025-2028)

Starting Date:

As soon as possible

The Westport Board of Education will not make employment decision (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.