Middle School Art Teacher: Inspire Creativity & Growth

Fine Arts Department; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Fine Arts Department in Columbia, Missouri seeks a dedicated Teacher - Art for Oakland Middle School to educate sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in visual arts. The role emphasizes delivering standards-aligned instruction, fostering creativity, and supporting cross-curricular projects within a dynamic middle school setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Missouri Art K-12 certificate, with preferred 3+ years of teaching experience, and a commitment to professional growth in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree; Missouri teacher certificate in Art K-12.
• Preferred: 3 or more years of art teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a well-rounded art curriculum for middle school students.
• Create lesson plans aligned to state and national standards.
• Provide individualized feedback to help students grow artistically.
• Foster inclusive classroom culture and collaboration.
• Collaborate with other teachers on cross-curricular projects.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate with families.

Skills

Art education

Classroom management

Collaboration

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree; Missouri teacher certificate in Art K-12

Tools

Smart boards

Job description

Columbia Fine Arts Department in Columbia, Missouri seeks a dedicated Teacher - Art for Oakland Middle School to educate sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in visual arts. The role emphasizes delivering standards-aligned instruction, fostering creativity, and supporting cross-curricular projects within a dynamic middle school setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Missouri Art K-12 certificate, with preferred 3+ years of teaching experience, and a commitment to professional growth in a fast-paced