Teacher- Art (Anticipated)

About the role

Provides instruction and is responsible for student learning in a particular time period in art education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging visual arts instruction aligned with curriculum standards for K12 students.
• Foster creativity and artistic skill development through lessons in drawing, painting, sculpture, and other media.
• Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate records of achievement and growth.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment that encourages artistic expression and respect for materials and tools.
• Collaborate with colleagues, participate in school events, and contribute to student exhibitions, displays, and school-wide art programs.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) educator certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following endorsement areas: 042 (PK-12).
• Preferred Requirements: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) educator certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following endorsement areas: 042 (PK-12).

Skills

• Ability to foster creativity and artistic skill development.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage a classroom environment that encourages artistic expression and respect for materials and tools.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits.

Pay

Salary Range: $48,703- $100,722 per year

Schedule

Bargaining Unit: NEW LONDON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits.

Application Process

Apply online through the Frontline AppliTrack portal. Please upload all applicable CSDE certifications, transcripts verifying education, licenses/credentials, and any other required documentation. A resume/CV and letters of reference may be required for some positions and are strongly encouraged for all applicants.

Additional Information

Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening & Compliance Notice

In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.