Elementary Art Teacher

Elementary Art Teacher Comstock Park School District Comstock Park, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Teaching Certification Bachelor of Arts Full Job Description This position will start in the 2026-2027 school year and this position is for Stoney Creek Elementary and Pine Island Elementary. Comstock Park is seeking candidates who display a strong desire and ability to make an impact on students and the greater community both within and outside of the classroom.

SUMMARY :

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach knowledge and skills associated with all aspects of K-5 Art Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures associated with all aspects of K-5 Art education Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, crafting, etc. Understand a variety of art fundamentals, different approaches and techniques in art Knows and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection Evaluate each student's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' work for the school and the community Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities Communicate with parents and school staff on pupil progress Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs, such as after school staff meetings Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Arts degree (LX, LQ, LZ) Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.

COMPENSATION

: In accordance with the master agreement between Comstock Park Educational Employees Association and the Comstock Park Board of Education. The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish the district with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire. How To Apply You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position. Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address. Equal Employment Opportunity

EQUAL RIGHTS

Comstock Park Public Schools are committed to a policy or nondiscrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, and disability in all its programs and activities.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

Any person believing that the Comstock Park Public School District or any part of the school organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title IX of the Education amendment Act of 1972, (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (3) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and (4) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the local Coordinator at the following address: 101 School Street, Comstock Park, MI 49321. Phone (616) 254-5000. •The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.