FT Leave Replacement Art Teacher

- Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Art - Date Posted:
10/20/2026 - Location:
GEORGE A. JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Date Available:
11/17/26 - Plan and deliver engaging visual arts lessons aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts.
- Provide instruction in foundational art concepts, techniques, materials, and processes appropriate to elementary learners.
- Foster creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and artistic decision-making.
- Establish a positive, organized, and inclusive classroom environment that supports student engagement and independence.
- Assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback to support artistic growth and skill development.
- Integrate art history, cultural perspectives, and connections to students' lives and experiences.
- Valid New York State certification in Visual Arts.
- Strong knowledge of elementary art education, curriculum development, and instructional practices.
- Ability to create developmentally appropriate lessons that engage students with a range of artistic interests, abilities, and learning needs.
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and collaboration skills.
- A commitment to fostering creativity, student voice, and a lifelong appreciation for the visual arts.
| FT Leave Replacement Art Teacher | JobID: 302 |
Elementary Art Teacher – Full-Time Leave Replacement
The George A. Jackson School is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and student-centered Elementary Art Teacher for a full-time leave replacement from approximately Mid-November through Mid-January with the opportunity for a permanent substitute teaching position through June.
The Elementary Art Teacher will design and implement meaningful learning experiences for grades K-5 that introduce students to a variety of artistic media, techniques, processes, and art forms. The candidate will foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment and collaborate with colleagues to support school goals.
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