Middle School Art Teacher

The Middle School Art Teacher fosters creativity, artistic expression, and appreciation for the visual arts among students in grades 6–8. This role involves designing engaging, standards-aligned lessons that develop students’ technical skills, critical thinking, and cultural awareness in art. As part of a charter school environment, the teacher supports the school’s mission, often integrating arts across the curriculum and contributing to a collaborative, innovative culture.

• Plan and deliver engaging art lessons aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Visual Arts
• Teach a variety of media and techniques (drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, etc.)
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and learning styles
• Integrate art history, cultural context, and cross-curricular connections

• Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive art classroom
• Establish clear expectations for behavior, materials use, and cleanup
• Promote creativity, respect, and constructive critique among students

• Assess student work using rubrics and performance-based evaluations
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support artistic development
• Track student progress and maintain accurate records

• Collaborate with teachers to integrate arts into other subject areas
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school events
• Organize student art displays, exhibitions, or showcases

• Support the mission and goals of the charter school
• Contribute to school initiatives, clubs, or extracurricular activities (e.g., art club)
• Engage with families through conferences, communication, and events

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or related field
• Eligibility for or possession of a North Carolina teaching license (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working with middle school-aged students

• Valid NC Educator License in Art (K–12)
• Experience in a charter or innovative school setting
• Familiarity with project-based learning or arts integration
• Strong classroom management skills

• Strong knowledge of art techniques and art history
• Ability to inspire and engage adolescents
• Classroom management and organization
• Creativity, flexibility, and collaboration
• Effective communication with students, staff, and families