Elementary & Middle School Art Teacher

The Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District is seeking an innovative, full-time Art Teacher beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. At this time, this position is approximately 35% middle school art and 65% elementary art.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Valid Wisconsin teaching license.
• Strong knowledge of child development and instructional best practices at both the elementary and middle school levels.
• Familiarity with PBIS and trauma-informed teaching for supporting social-emotional development in learners.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to family engagement.
• Willingness to actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to collaborate with colleagues, analyze student data, and enhance instructional practices.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons that support academic standards, artistic behaviors, and social-emotional growth.
• Design and facilitate a studio-based art environment (such as TAB/Choice-Based Art) that empowers students to take ownership of their creative process, explore diverse mediums, and develop independent artistic inquiry.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and support staff to ensure student success.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with families, providing regular communication, resources, and opportunities for involvement in their child's education.
• Actively engage in PLCs to reflect on student learning, share best practices, and continuously improve instruction.
• Assess and monitor student progress, adapting instruction to meet individual needs.
• Participate in professional development and school-wide initiatives aligned with our school and district goals.

The Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, age, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, color, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, learning disability or handicap. This policy also prohibits discrimination as defined by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1965 (race and national origin), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.