About This Role
This part-time K–8 Art Teacher position involves providing engaging art instruction for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. It is an opportunity to inspire artistic expression, creativity, and critical thinking in a student-centered educational environment that values hands-on learning, collaboration, and individualized instruction.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned art instruction for students in grades K–8
- Develop age-appropriate art lessons introducing a variety of artistic techniques, materials, media, and styles
- Encourage creativity, self-expression, experimentation, and artistic problem-solving
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse abilities, developmental levels, and learning needs
- Integrate art with core academic subjects, STEAM activities, and project-based learning
- Introduce students to art history, artistic traditions, and diverse artists and cultures
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support artistic growth
- Organize and maintain art supplies, materials, and equipment while ensuring a safe learning environment
- Collaborate with colleagues to incorporate creative projects and interdisciplinary learning experiences
- Communicate effectively with families and colleagues regarding student progress and classroom activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in art education, fine arts, education, or a related field
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate appropriate for the assigned grade levels and teaching responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of art techniques, materials, media, and instructional practices
- Ability to develop engaging art lessons for students in kindergarten through eighth grade
- Passion for fostering creativity, artistic expression, and hands-on learning
- Ability to differentiate instruction to meet a range of student abilities and learning styles
- Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to integrate art with other academic subjects and STEAM-focused learning
- Commitment to creating an inclusive, encouraging, and student-centered learning environment
About the Company
Concord Academy of Petoskey provides an inspiring and challenging learning environment that develops critical and creative thinking through the integration of fine arts, STEM (STEAM), and project-based learning. Its program emphasizes creativity, exploration, and differentiated instruction to support each student's unique abilities and interests.
