Art Teacher 2026-27

Job Title:

Art Teacher 2026-27

Location:

Middle School

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary Range/ Level:

Per the current WEA Master Agreement $48476 - $90155

Terms of Employment

School Year

Date Posted:

August 5 2026

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Application Process:

A completed online application is REQUIRED. (See application instructions at

Teacher Art Grades K

Resume and cover letter may be:

Attached within the online application (preferred)

Faxed:

Mailed: Waverly Community Schools 515 Snow Rd. Lansing MI 48917

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The teacher is responsible for ensuring that every student is academically and socially ready for college or career and to equip all students with knowledge skills and motivation that empowers them to direct their lives and become confident critical thinkers who will contribute to a changing community. This position reports directly to the assigned building/program principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following dutiesknowledgeand skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

Plan prepare and deliver high-quality instruction aligned to the Michigan Academic Standards for Visual Arts and district curriculum.

Develop lessons that encourage creativity problem-solving self-expression and artistic growth for students with diverse learning needs and abilities.

Teach a variety of artistic techniques media and processes including drawing painting sculpture ceramics printmaking mixed media digital art and design asappropriate tograde level.

Differentiate instruction to support the academic social-emotional behavioral and artistic needs of all learners.

Utilize formative and summative assessments tomonitorstudent progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

Maintainaccuraterecords of student progress and communicate achievement with students and families.

Integrate technology and digital tools to enhance instruction and student creativity whenappropriate.

Foster student responsibility inthe care organization and safe use of art materials and equipment.

Classroom Environment

Create andmaintaina classroom culture that is welcoming respectful inclusive and conducive to learning.

Establish clear expectations for behavior and classroom procedures.

Maintain a clean organized and safe art classroom and storage areas.

Ensureappropriate inventory care and maintenance of art supplies equipment and instructional materials.

Promote safe practices in the use of tools materials and equipment.

Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities

Collaborate with classroom teachers special education staff instructional coaches counselors and administrators to support student success.

Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) district professional development staff meetings and school improvement initiatives.

Build positive relationships with students families staff and community members.

Communicate effectively with parents and guardiansregardingstudent progress classroom activities and exhibitions.

Assistin displaying student artwork throughout school buildings and at district or community events.

Support school programs and activities that promote student engagement and school pride.

Other Duties

Display physical social mental and emotional soundnessin order toexecute the duties ofjob.

Serve as a role model for all students and withinschoolcommunity.

Interact with co-workers administration students parents and the community in positive supportive and cooperative ways.

Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making processes of the school asfacilitatedby the building administrator.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees asrequired.

Contribute to extra-curricular activities such as clubs and academic competitions and school programs.

Maintain and promote school district goals andobjectives.

Comply withstate federal and District policies procedures rules and the union contract.

Regular and on-time attendance isrequired.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree.

Currentappropriate Michiganteaching certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivatestudentto perform at their best.

Demonstrated ability to work in an economically culturally and racially diverse environment.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in writing.

Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction by using a variety of styles and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.

Demonstrated ability toparticipateas a member of the team.

Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Ability todemonstratethe character traits of respect responsibility honesty and caring when interacting with staff students and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distancevisionand ability to adjust/focus.

WORKENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will berequiredoutdoor activities. The employee isdirectly responsiblefor the safety well-being and work output of students.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employeeis required tocompare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skillscompileand negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination

TheWaverly CommunitySchools will not discriminateagainst any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disabilityveteranor military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations:Assistancewith the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at(517) 319-3031)or.