Middle School Art Teacher Grades 7-8; FTE

Middle School Art Teacher Grades 7-8 (1.0 FTE One Year) beginning August 2026 -

• Position Type:
  Teaching - Middle School / Art
• Date Posted: 5/18/2026
• Location:
  
  Irving
  
  A. Robbins Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  08/24/2026

Farmington Public School District is seeking an outstanding educator for the position of Art Teacher. Farmington is a suburban Hartford community with a strong record of educational excellence.

Teachers provide effective instruction to ensure that students learn core content knowledge and skills as well as the competencies and dispositions articulated in the FPS Vision of the Global Citizen. Teachers attend to the development of the whole child and adjust instruction to meet psychological, social and intellectual needs. Working as a vital member of a learning organization, teachers develop relationships with colleagues, parents, and students and work collaboratively to ensure that all children achieve academic and personal growth.

Teachers demonstrate all aspects of CT's Code of Professional Responsibility.

• Must hold or be eligible for CT State Teaching Certification in Art (042)
• Consideration will be given to the following:
  • Relevant and recent experience
  • References that indicate excellent instructional skill, initiative, and a learner mindset
  • Philosophy that aligns with the district's core beliefs
  • Various life experiences that enhance contributions to the overall district and/or school community

$56,018 - $114,029 depending upon education and experience

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 15 sick days, 5 Planned Absence Days

Complete online application ct.org and submit a detailed cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, copies of all college transcripts and State of CT Teacher certification.

Selected candidates will be contacted by phone or email for interviews with a district administrator.

The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to:
Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT  Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to:
Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT