MS/HS Art Teacher

Memspa; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy in Michigan is seeking a dedicated MS/HS Art Teacher to join our team and foster students’ artistic growth. The role requires mastery of Michigan standards and effective instructional practices for secondary students.

You will plan engaging lessons, integrate technology, monitor progress, collaborate with peers, and communicate with families to support student success. A valid Michigan teaching certificate and at least three years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement for Art.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience.
• Must meet highly qualified requirements as defined by No Child Left Behind.
• Ability to develop curriculum for secondary grades.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver art lessons aligned with Michigan standards.
• Use technology to support instruction.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies.
• Help students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
• Collaborate with teachers to improve learning.
• Communicate with students and parents about progress and needs.
• Establish clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Maintain classroom discipline per school rules.
• Use formative, summative, and interim assessments to inform instruction.
• Create classroom assessments that measure student proficiency per Michigan standards.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Deadline: November 7, 2026
District/Organization: Muskegon Heights Public School Academy
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

We are seeking a dedicated ans dynamic MS/HS Art Teacher to join our Team!

NATURE OF THE POSITION:

This position is responsible for fostering students’ interest in education as well as academic development. The incumbent must possess a mastery command of the Michigan Academic Standards for their respective discipline and be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and educational methods and procedures specific to the secondary classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in line with State of Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
• Collaborate with other Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.
• Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
• Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years teaching.
• Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
• Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).

If you are passionate, dedicated, and ready to make a lasting impact on young minds, our innovative and forward-thinking team wants to speak to you!

We are an equal-opportunity employer.