Middle School Art Teacher

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We offer a wide variety of innovative educational options that empower families and staff.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring new art teachers. This individual will provide world‑class instruction focused on their specialty in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and collaborate toward common learning goals. They will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to deliver the best educational experience.

• Bachelor's degree in education or in art practice
• Previous experience working with children
• Alignment with the district’s mission and values

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a specialty endorsement (e.g., LX, LQ, LZ, OX)
• Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
• Training in CRPBIS and related instructional methodologies

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise of art
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to best support the district’s mission

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the district reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the district, additional job responsibilities may be assigned depending on funding sources.