2026-27 Art Teacher Middle School

Waverly Community Schools -
Lansing, MI

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Job Details

$48,476 - $90,155 a year
13 days ago

Qualifications

Writing skills
Teaching Certification
Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques)
Learning styles adaptability
Individualized instructions
Bachelor's degree
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Full Job Description

Position Announcement

Job Title: Art Teacher 2026-27

Location: Middle School Start Date: August 2026

Salary Per the current WEA Master Agreement Terms of
Range/ Level: $48,476 - $90,155

School Year
Employment

Date Posted: Application August 5, 2026 Deadline: Until Filled

Application A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. (See application instructions at
Process:

Teacher Art Grades K-6 2026-27

Resume and cover letter may be:

Attached within the online application (preferred)
Faxed: (517) 321-8577
Mailed: Waverly Community Schools, 515 Snow Rd., Lansing, MI 48917

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The teacher is responsible for ensuring that every student is academically and socially ready for
college or career and to equip all students with knowledge, skills, and motivation that empowers
them to direct their lives and become confident, critical thinkers who will contribute to a changing
community. This position reports directly to the assigned building/program principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following
duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person
attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not
limited to the following:

Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality instruction aligned to the Michigan Academic

Standards for Visual Arts and district curriculum.

Develop lessons that encourage creativity, problem-solving, self-expression, and

artistic growth for students with diverse learning needs and abilities.

Teach a variety of artistic techniques, media, and processes, including drawing,

painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, and design
as appropriate to grade level.

Differentiate instruction to support the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and

artistic needs of all learners.

Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust

instruction accordingly.

Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate achievement with

students and families.

Integrate technology and digital tools to enhance instruction and student creativity

when appropriate.

Foster student responsibility in the care, organization, and safe use of art materials

and equipment.

Classroom Environment

Create and maintain a classroom culture that is welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and

conducive to learning.

Establish clear expectations for behavior and classroom procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe art classroom and storage areas.
Ensure appropriate inventory, care, and maintenance of art supplies, equipment, and

instructional materials.

Promote safe practices in the use of tools, materials, and equipment.

Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities

Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, instructional coaches,

counselors, and administrators to support student success.

Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), district professional

development, staff meetings, and school improvement initiatives.

Build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress,

classroom activities, and exhibitions.

Assist in displaying student artwork throughout school buildings and at district or

community events.

Support school programs and activities that promote student engagement and

school pride.

Other Duties

Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness in order to execute the

duties of job.

Serve as a role model for all students and within school community.
Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in

positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.

Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making

processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Contribute to extra-curricular activities such as clubs and academic competitions and

school programs.

Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.

Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union

contract.

Regular and on-time attendance is required.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree.
Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the

ability to motivate student to perform at their best.

Demonstrated ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse

environment.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally

and in writing.

Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction, by using a variety of styles, and

inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning
opportunities for all students.

Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team.
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of

Education policies.

Ability to demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and

caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to
finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl,
talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors although
there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-
being, and work output of students.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze,
communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate,
use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination
The Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex,
sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion,
national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be
requested through the Human Resources Department at (517) 319-

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