ART TEACHER - ANTICIPATED VACANCY

The Guilmette Middle School is seeking a passionate, creative, and student-centered Art Teacher who believes every child is an artist and every classroom is a place for creativity, expression, and belonging. The ideal candidate creates an engaging studio environment where students develop artistic skills, build confidence, think critically, and communicate ideas through a variety of media. The Art Teacher will: * Design and deliver standards-based visual arts instruction that is engaging, rigorous, and accessible to all learners. * Foster creativity while teaching foundational artistic techniques, art history, design principles, and visual literacy. * Designs culturally and linguistically responsive instruction that provides meaningful access to rigorous grade-level content for multilingual learners and all students. * Create a classroom culture where students feel safe taking creative risks and celebrating diverse perspectives. * Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and students with varied artistic experience. * Use formative assessment and student work to monitor progress and adjust instruction. * Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, and instructional leaders to support interdisciplinary learning opportunities. * Display student artwork throughout the school to celebrate student voice and cultivate a vibrant learning environment. * Maintain an organized, safe, and well-managed art studio that promotes independence and responsibility. * Communicate regularly with families regarding student growth, accomplishments, and classroom events. * Participate actively in professional learning, collaborative planning, and school-wide initiatives that strengthen teaching and learning. * Designs and delivers culturally responsive lessons that reflect students' identities, experiences, and assets while maintaining high academic expectations for all learners. (My favorite.) * Creates culturally responsive learning experiences that foster belonging, engagement, and meaningful connections to rigorous content. * Builds an inclusive classroom where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum and where diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated. The ideal candidate is: * Passionate about helping middle school students discover their creativity and artistic voice. * Skilled at building strong relationships while maintaining high expectations. * Reflective, collaborative, and committed to continuous professional growth. * Dedicated to creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels seen, valued, and capable of success. Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders. Position : 326347017 Location : GUILMETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL Posting End : 08/31/2026 SALARY RANGE: $.00-$96,114.00