Middle School Art Teacher

DuPage ROE; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Art Teacher for Hadley Junior High School. The role involves developing engaging art lessons, collaborating with colleagues, and maintaining high academic expectations for students. Applicants must have a PEL with Middle School Art Endorsement. This position offers an opportunity to foster creativity and critical thinking in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Mastery of content knowledge and effective communication with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional strategies to meet student needs.
• Create data-driven lessons promoting critical thinking.

Skills

Instructional Strategies

Collaboration

Communication

Education

PEL with Middle School Art Endorsement

Job description

Job Title: Art Teacher at Hadley Junior High School

Position Type: Middle School Teaching

Date Posted: 5/12/2025

Location: Hadley Junior High School

Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year

Closing Date: Until Filled

District: Glen Ellyn School District 41

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of all students.
2. Create lessons driven by data that promote critical thinking through Art and other core subjects.
3. Collaborate with colleagues to develop engaging lessons and consistent behavior systems to foster a positive school culture.
4. Consistently hold students to high behavioral and academic expectations.
5. Participate in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments, and tracking student data.
6. Build strong relationships with students and families through open communication.
7. Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge and communicate clearly to students.

Requirements:

PEL with Middle School Art Endorsement Required

Candidate Requirements and Experience:

• Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the needs of all students.
• Create data-driven lessons that promote critical thinking through Art and other core subjects.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create engaging lessons and consistent behavior systems that promote a positive school culture.
• Maintain high behavioral and academic expectations for students.
• Participate in assessment creation, revision, administration, grading, and data tracking.
• Develop strong relationships with students and families through open communication.
• Possess mastery of content knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively with students.

Application Procedures:

Internal applicants from D41 should submit an application to the Director of Human Resources. External applicants can apply online at www.d41.org.

Pay and benefits details are available here.

Employment Expectations:

All employees are expected to uphold high standards of professionalism, demonstrate integrity and honesty, and maintain respectful relationships with students, parents, staff, and others. Employees must comply with applicable laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements, which may be amended over time.

The district's priority in filling vacancies is to improve service to children.