Art Teacher - FTE

Position: Art Teacher - 0.5 FTE
Position Type:
High School Teaching/Art

Date Posted:
5/13/2026

Location:
Weston High School

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Closing Date:
05/28/2026
Notice of Anticipated Vacancy -  School Year

Art Teacher - 0.5 FTE

Location: Weston High School

Job Goal: To provide dynamic and engaging art instruction in a supportive and inclusive environment in order to foster creativity and a love of the arts.

Qualifications Required:

• Holds or is eligible for the Connecticut certification as an Art Teacher (PreK-12)
• Possesses a strong background in various art forms; strong skills in media arts preferred
• Possesses a degree in education from an accredited college or university
• Experience in working effectively with teachers, administrators, parents, and community groups

Performance Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements curriculum that is aligned with CT and National Core Arts Standards and incorporates a variety of art mediums and techniques
• Designs lessons that engage students with varying skill levels and interests
• Delivers effective art instruction across mediums, including the media arts
• Demonstrates techniques to help students enhance their artistic skills
• Fosters a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity, respect, and collaboration
• Implements effective classroom management strategies to ensure a safe and conducive learning atmosphere
• Assesses and evaluates student artwork through regular critiques and projects
• Provides constructive feedback to guide students' artistic development
• Organizes and curates art exhibitions and showcases of student work
• Identifies and implements opportunities to integrate the arts with other content areas through interdisciplinary collaboration and instruction
• Communicates regularly with students and families regarding student progress
• Collaborates with faculty and staff within the school and department
• Maintains and organizes supplies, ensuring materials are available and in good condition
• Maintains professional competence through a variety of activities including in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
• Participates in curriculum and other development programs at the school and/or district level
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities of a certified professional as the principal may assign from time to time

Reports to: High School Principal

Evaluation: In accordance with the provisions of the Weston Educator Evaluation, Growth, and Support Plan

Terms of Employment: As established by the contract between the Weston Board of Education and the Weston Teachers' Association

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Weston Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Weston Board of Education ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, or disability. The Weston Board of Education has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers, administrators, and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.