Middle School Art Educator

Middle School Art Educator Genesee, MI Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Teaching visual & performing arts Middle school teaching Teacher collaboration Student performance assessment strategies Learning technology Student record keeping Teaching Certification Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Mid-level Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Working with middle schoolers Subject-specific Teaching Certification Teaching visual art K-12 education instructional development

Full Job Description Deadline:

June 22, 2026

District/Organization:

Kearsley School District Position/Type:

Teacher, full time Position Details Kearsley Community Schools is seeking a highly qualified and creative Art Educator to join our dedicated team of educators. The successful candidate will inspire students through engaging, innovative, and technology-integrated art instruction. This position is available for the 2026-2027 academic year, with an anticipated start date the week of August 10. The Kearsley Board of Education will offer the successful candidate an annual salary in accordance with the KEA Master Agreement, commensurate with skills and experience. A comprehensive and competitive MESSA fringe benefit package is also included. The Community Located in Genesee Township, in north-central Genesee County, our community offers a blend of suburban and rural living.

Residents enjoy:

Genesee County Parks featuring a large lake, campground, and recreation areas The Genesee Valley Trail, a 21-mile hiking and biking path A variety of local businesses and industrial centers, including the General Motors International Processing Center Genesee Township provides an ideal balance of natural beauty, recreation, and economic opportunity - making it an attractive place to live and work. The District Kearsley Community Schools serves approximately 2,800 students across four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Highlights include:

Award-winning early childhood program at the Pumpkin Patch Expanded dual enrollment and cutting-edge classroom technology Community Building/Restorative Practices with Ali Hearn Nationally recognized Bike Tech® and SME Prime programs at Kearsley High School The district employs approximately 175 certified educators, most of whom hold advanced degrees. Voters recently approved a $21,680,000 bond to support new and enhanced learning environments, districtwide improvements, and safety upgrades.

Key projects include:

A new community recreation facility with a 1,500-seat competitive gym, indoor track, and training spaces Enhanced STEM and Robotics spaces and flexible classroom designs Secure, redesigned entrances for all elementary schools

Position Requirements Education & Certification:

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and a Michigan Teaching Certificate with one of the following endorsements: Art Education (LX) Visual Arts Education (LQ) Visual Arts Specialist (LZ) Fine Arts (OX) - will also be considered Candidates with additional endorsements are preferred

Skills & Responsibilities:

The qualified candidate will: Use creative instructional strategies and best practices to foster student engagement Integrate technology, literature, and writing into art instruction Develop and implement engaging, standards-based lesson plans Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs Develop classroom-based interventions and monitor student progress Evaluate student growth using a variety of assessments Maintain accurate records and collaborate effectively with colleagues This position reports to the Building Principal . Application Process External applicants will submit their application through the Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium (MMAPS), Job

ID 34401.

Applications should include a letter of interest/cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Internal applicants can submit a letter of interest to Peter LoFiego, Deputy Superintendent. The Kearsley Board of Education complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Kearsley Board of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity to which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

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