Job Details

Huron Academy is currently hiring for a part-time Elementary Art Teacher for the 2025/2026 school year.

Schedule: Monday-Friday afternoons, 20 hours per week. 

Are you looking for a job in education or are you looking to invest your time and talents to make a difference in a child’s life?  Do you believe that every child can learn if only given the right opportunities?  Are you that person who can provide those opportunities?  Do you wait for someone to tell you how to overcome a challenge or are you an individual who seeks answers and innovations for today’s complex issues in education?  Are you committed to lifelong learning and wish to work in an environment where that is important?  Do you possess the following qualities?

• Creativity and innovative ideas about learning in the classroom

• Solution seeking, finding ways to overcome obstacles

• Enjoys a challenge

• Engaged in learning and curriculum

• Possess tenacity and fortitude to see a project through to the end

• Collaborating within a team and being a contributor

• Has a positive mindset

• Is compassionate and empathetic and develops positive relationships

If this sounds like you and you also want to be a part of a flexible, supportive, family-oriented team, then Huron Academy is the place for you!

Huron Academy is a tuition free public charter school for K-8th located in Sterling Heights and Clinton Township.  We offer smaller class sizes, a hands on science program, character education, and strong academic programs.  Latchkey and preschool classes are offered five days a week throughout the year.  Come join our team!!!

Job Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated part-time Art Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will inspire, motivate, and educate students in the field of visual arts while fostering a love for creativity and self-expression. The Art Teacher will develop and implement engaging lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles, promote artistic skills, and encourage students to explore various art forms and techniques.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

• Teach a variety of art techniques and concepts using various mediums, including but not limited to drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

• Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that meet the curriculum standards and cater to diverse learning styles.

• Develop assessments and monitor student performance through various methods, including tests, quizzes, projects, and presentations.

• Organize and facilitate student art exhibits, showcasing their work to the school community and promoting an appreciation for the arts.

• Collaborate with colleagues to align curricula and participate in ongoing professional development initiatives.

• Participate in school activities, meetings, and events to contribute to the overall mission of the institution.

• Maintain a safe and positive environment for all students.

• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and school staff.

• Regular and predictable attendance.

Cognitive Demands:

• Supervision of multiple students at once

• Establishing routines and procedures

• Maintaining a safe and orderly environment

• Create and implement instructional plans

• Participate in continuous professional development

• Effective oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift/move objects weighing up to 25lbs

• Stand and walk frequently

• Occasionally sit on the floor or bend down/squat

• Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year

• Withstand a moderate noise level

• Be able to perform first aid/CPR if necessary

• Assist/lift students, as necessary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Education, or a related field.

• Valid teaching certification/license in Michigan for secondary education with an endorsement in the subject. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning and assessing educational activities.

• Strong knowledge of art techniques, materials, and history.

• A passion for arts education and a commitment to fostering creativity in young learners.

For more information on Huron Academy, please visit our website at https://www.huronacademy.org/. 

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