An Art Teacher teaches art skills to elementary, secondary school students, or recreationally. Teaches all aspects of art from basic drawing and color theory to advanced techniques and art history.
This is a part-time position teaching art education to children in grades 6 - 8
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must possess, or be eligible for DPI License 1550 (Art Education) The Nekoosa School District is seeking an energetic and passionate art teacher to teach art classes for students in grades 6-8 at Alexander Middle School beginning in August of 2026. This is a part-time position. Typical hours would be 11:30 - 3:30 pm. A Nekoosa School District teacher… 1. understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s) s/he teaches. 2. understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social and personal development. 3. understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities. 4. understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage children's development of critical thinking, problem solving and performance skills. 5. uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 6. uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration and supportive interaction in the classroom. 7. organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community and curriculum goals. 8. understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social and physical development of pupils 9. is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community, and others, and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally. 10. fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well-being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
PI 34.02
Teacher Standards The Nekoosa School District The Nekoosa School District is a Pre-K - 12 public school system located in central Wisconsin, which serves students in the city of Nekoosa and townships of Armenia, Port Edwards, Rome, and Saratoga. Our district serves 1,200 students within its four buildings. The mission of the Nekoosa School District is to develop students who excel academically, act responsibly, display good character and citizenship, and reason and solve problems rationally. We focus on preparing our students with the skills they will need to succeed in a global community.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEKOOSA NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The School District of Nekoosa does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under State and Federal law including, but not limited to, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in any of its student programs and activities. Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in employment.
