Art Teacher (grades 7-12)

Join Our 7–12 Team as an Art Teacher

Our Grades 7–12 school is seeking a passionate, student-centered Art Teacher to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression in our learners. We are looking for an educator who believes the arts play a vital role in developing confident, capable, and well-rounded students.

This position offers the opportunity to work with motivated middle and high school students in a supportive school community that values innovation, collaboration, and student growth. The ideal candidate will foster a safe and engaging studio environment, encourage creative risk-taking, and help students develop both technical skills and personal voice through the visual arts.

If you are committed to helping students discover their talents and expand their creative potential, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.

Garnett is located south of Ottawa or southwest of Olathe.  The district has modern facilities.

Job Description

Position Title: 7–12 Art Teacher
Location: Anderson County Junior/Senior High School
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Contract: Certified Contract
Base Salary: $45,950 (per negotiated agreement; placement on salary schedule based on education and experience)

Benefits: 100% coverage Blue Cross/Blue Shield single coverage health insurance tier 1 or 2 (or 92% of tier 3)

Position Purpose

The Grades 7–12 Art Teacher provides engaging, standards-based visual arts instruction to middle and high school students. The teacher fosters creativity, critical thinking, craftsmanship, and artistic expression while supporting student growth in technical skills, art history, aesthetics, and contemporary applications of visual media. The position supports district goals for student achievement, school culture, and post-secondary readiness.

Essential Functions

Instruction & Curriculum

• Develop and deliver standards-aligned lessons in visual arts for grades 7–12.
• Teach a variety of media and techniques (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, digital art, mixed media).
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and IEP/504 accommodations.
• Integrate art history, cultural relevance, and contemporary issues into instruction.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of grades and student progress.

Classroom Environment

• Establish and maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive studio environment.
• Teach and enforce proper use and care of art materials and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of art supplies and submit purchase requests as needed.
• Display student work throughout the building and community when appropriate.

Student Support & Engagement

• Encourage creative risk-taking and artistic growth.
• Provide constructive feedback to students.
• Support extracurricular activities such as art club, exhibitions, and student showcases.
• Collaborate with counselors and staff to support student academic and social-emotional development.

Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional learning communities and district professional development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student progress.
• Maintain Kansas licensure and meet all professional standards.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Kansas Teaching License with appropriate endorsement (Visual Arts K–12).
• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or related field.
• Knowledge of adolescent development (grades 7–12).
• Ability to manage a classroom studio environment safely and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching both middle and high school levels.
• Experience with digital art tools and technology integration.
• Experience organizing student art shows or community exhibitions.
• Background in ceramics or 3D media preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move art materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to demonstrate artistic techniques.