Art Teacher

Position Title: Art Teacher

Location: Mason Middle School / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: Principal 

About Mason Public Schools: 

Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students.  Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.   

Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public School is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other. 

Job Summary: The Art Teacher is responsible for providing engaging instruction in visual arts, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression among students.  In addition to the art instruction, this role includes teaching an Entrepreneurship and Leadership Elective, designed to equip students with foundational business, innovation, and leadership skills.

Required Qualifications: 

Current Michigan Teaching Certificate.
Endorsement:  LX Art Education
Established record of positive attitude and rapport with students.
Demonstrate effective lesson design and instructional techniques.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Collaborative/Growth orientated.
Knowledge in the use of formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of technology to support instruction and enhance student achievement.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues regarding curriculum, instruction, interventions, and assessment.
Willingness to learn new skills, to be reflective, and to acquire new knowledge along with evidence of being flexible and having superior problem-solving skills.
Evidence of being highly organized and having excellent time-management skills.

Desired Qualifications: 

Experience working in collaborative teams or in a Professional Learning Community.
Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
Knowledge of implementing PBIS initiatives in the classroom.
Strength in utilizing innovative teaching strategies.
Possess a flexible, creative, energetic personality.
Possess up-to-date instructional technology knowledge and skill.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking.  
• The position requires occasional lifting of supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day. 
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of some travel to other schools or field trip locations. 

Work Year: Beginning with the 25-26 School Year

Wages: Per the MDMEA bargaining unit agreement

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability Insurance, School Retirement, Paid Sick and Personal Days per the bargaining unit contract

Deadline:   August 6, 2025 

All candidates are required to complete the StyleProfile™ assessment as a component of their application.  This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process.  Once the application has been submitted, the StyleProfile™ assessment will be assigned.  The StyleProfile™ assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.