Related Arts Teachers--All content areas Anticipated 2026-2027 SY

Erie's Public Schools; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie’s Public Schools is seeking a Related Arts Teacher to inspire students across grade levels in Art, Music, Health & Physical Education. The role focuses on implementing district-approved curriculum, developing lesson plans, and modeling essential skills for creative expression.

The teacher will assess student progress, maintain records, and communicate with parents and administration about progress, goals, and expectations. A supportive environment and collaboration with staff are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Develops and administers school curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Teaches art across grade levels following a district-approved course of study.
• Conducts ongoing assessment and provides progress reports to students, parents and admin.
• Maintains accurate records of student achievement and attendance as required by policy.
• Communicates with parents and coordinates with staff to support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in art techniques and aesthetic concepts.
• Organizes class time for balanced instruction and demonstrations.
• Selects and requisitions materials; maintains inventory of supplies.
• Participates in faculty meetings and continuous professional development.
• Ensures a safe, positive learning environment and adheres to district rules.

Job description

Related Arts Teacher- any & all grade levels

Art, Music, Health & Physical Education available

Position Purpose
To develop students' interest, abilities, talents and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the arts, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for music instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills, to pupils, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Provides instruction by which pupils develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation and the ability to make qualitative judgments about subject.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in artistic techniques and expression, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in art classes.
• Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepares progress reports.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other school professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, materials, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as; personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.