Art Teacher

Position: Art Teacher – 1.0 FTE

Posting Date: March 13, 2025
Internal Closing Date: March 19, 2025
General Closing Date: March 28, 2025/Until filled

Salary:

Step based on the current DEA Salary Schedule

Job Summary:

Mill Creek Middle School is seeking a passionate and creative Middle School Art Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will inspire students to explore their artistic potential, foster creativity, and promote self-expression through a wide range of art forms. The Art Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and creating a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Must hold Secondary Teaching certification with an endorsement in Art (LX, LQ, or LZ).
• Experience teaching Middle School Art preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans and educational materials.
• Knowledge of educational standards and best practices in teaching Art.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the school's curriculum and educational standards.
• Create a positive and engaging classroom environment that promotes student learning and success.
• Assess student learning and progress through assignments, tests, and other forms of evaluation.
• Provide feedback to students and parents on student progress and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive and effective educational experience for students.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding educational goals and student progress
• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the Human Resource office before expiration date of said document(s).

Method of Application:

Internal candidates must submit a letter of interest to Ken Koenig at koenigk@dexterschools.org and Barb Leonard at leonardb@dexterschools.org by 4 pm on the internal posting deadline.

External candidates must file an application with the Human Resources Department online.

Note: This position is being posted internally and externally at the same time. No external candidates will be considered until all internal obligations have been met.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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