Visual Arts Teacher

Grand Rapids Public Schools North Park Montessori School (PreK-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Grand Rapids Public Schools North Park Montessori School (PreK-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Grand Rapids Public School District , and Kent ISD

Job : 5899759

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

TEACHER - VISUAL ARTS

DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts

BARGAINING UNIT: Union Groups

WAGE: Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:
Building Based: School Principal/Director of Fine Arts

Itinerant: Director of Fine Arts

GRPS MISSION
Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

JOB SUMMARY

The Visual Arts Teacher is responsible for preparing scholars in art.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Education and Experience:

• LX/LQ K-12 art teacher certification and/or a bachelor’s degree in art education
• Successful experience teaching beginning art scholars

Preferred:

• Prior successful teaching experience working in a diverse setting

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and 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:

• Develop a high-quality school art program using the Elements and Principles of Art & Design as the foundations for creating successful art
• Provide sound art instruction enabling all scholars to work in 2-D, 3-D and digital when applicable
• Demonstrate clear expertise and ability to teach using a variety of mediums
• Design an effective classroom management plan including behavior expectations and the handling of art materials
• Provide a safe, creative classroom environment that is focused on learning and scholar growth
• Maintain organized classroom spaces, art inventory, scholar attendance and grades
• Utilize Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)
• Develop lesson plans based on the art curriculum, the GRPS academic plan, departmental goals, integrate environmental science when applicable, and scholars’ needs
• Implement a plan addressing all learning styles, which allows each scholar to succeed through differentiated instruction
• Plan and execute participation in the GRPS City Wide Art Show
• Communicate with feeder schools – elementary, middle, and high school to establish program articulation and successful transition for scholars
• Evaluate scholar progress based on formal and informal assessment to inform instruction
• Show evidence of scholar growth
• Attend meetings and workshops to stay current with educational practice
• Establish and maintain timely, effective, written/oral communication with scholars, parents, building and district level staff
• Create and maintain positive relations with scholars, parents, staff, and community
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and display scholar art
• Provide a safe, effective classroom environment that is focused on learning and scholar growth
• Exercise good judgment implementing school district policies, procedures, guidelines, and law
• Serve as a role model for all scholars and within the school community
• Work effectively with diverse scholars and staff of various backgrounds
• Other duties as assigned
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Parent and Community Engagement

• Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating with scholar progress
• Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars, parents and colleagues
• Participate in parent meetings, including IEP’s and Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Contribute to the…