What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter Schools?
Position Title: Art Teacher
Employment Type: Full-Time
Overview:
The Art Teacher at Launch is a passionate and creative educator who brings visual arts to life for students across grade levels. This role is grounded in Launch’s commitment to student expression, high-quality craftsmanship, and integrated learning. The Art Teacher designs and delivers engaging, standards-aligned instruction that connects artistic practice to students’ identities, communities, and academic growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instruction & Curriculum Design
Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned visual arts lessons across grade levels. Integrate art history, criticism, and studio practice into a cohesive curriculum that reflects diverse artists and cultures. Connect art instruction to cross-disciplinary themes and EL Education practices. - Student Culture & Studio Environment
Create a safe, inclusive, and joyful studio environment where all students feel seen and are encouraged to take creative risks. Establish and maintain clear expectations for participation, care of materials, and respectful critique. - Assessment & Student Growth
Use ongoing formative and summative assessments to track student growth, provide meaningful feedback, and adjust instruction. Maintain student portfolios that demonstrate artistic development over time. - Community & Exhibition
Organize and curate student art exhibitions and celebrations that showcase student work to families and the broader school community. Partner with colleagues on schoolwide events and interdisciplinary projects. - Professional Collaboration
Participate actively in grade-level and schoolwide planning meetings, professional development, and crew. Collaborate with content-area teachers to integrate art into cross-curricular projects and learning expeditions.
Qualifications:
- State teaching certification in Visual Arts preferred but not required
- Experience teaching visual arts in a K–12 setting preferred
- Deep knowledge of studio art techniques across multiple media (drawing, painting, sculpture, digital arts)
- Strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to culturally responsive teaching
- Commitment to Launch’s mission, values, and equity-centered approach to education
Salary : $65 - $110