Art Teacher; Anticipated

Art Teacher (Anticipated Vacancy )

Brunswick County Public Schools Russell Middle School - Lawrenceville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5527202

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Position Title: Art Teacher (Anticipated Vacancy )

Contract Term: 10 Month Teacher Contract

Salary: Teacher Salary Scale Commensurate with Experience (Based on FY27 Salary Scale)

Department: J.S. Russell Middle School

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Start Date: August 1

The Art Teacher is responsible for providing high quality visual arts instruction to students in grades 7 and 8 in alignment with the Virginia Visual Arts Standards of Learning. The teacher fosters creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression while maintaining a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

The Art Teacher shall:

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate visual arts instruction aligned with the Virginia Visual Arts Standards of Learning
• Teach one or more art courses based on documented certification and division needs
• Instruct multiple classes of students throughout the instructional day
• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans using a variety of instructional strategies and materials
• Assess, document, and monitor student performance and progress
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student growth and creative development
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful classroom and studio environment
• Collaborate with administrators, colleagues, and support staff to enhance instructional practices
• Communicate effectively with parents or guardians regarding student progress as needed
• Provide additional instructional support for students requiring remediation or enrichment
• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school related activities as required

• Knowledge of middle school instructional practices and adolescent development
• Strong understanding of visual arts concepts, techniques, and creative processes
• Ability to integrate creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving into instruction
• Effective classroom management and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use instructional technology and digital tools to support learning

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Virginia teaching license with appropriate Visual Arts endorsement or eligibility for licensure
• Prior middle school teaching experience preferred

Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Brunswick County Public Schools is committed to a policy of non-discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and age in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to employment. Inquiries should be directed to Brunswick County Public Schools, Human Resources Department, 1718 Farmers Field Road, Lawrenceville, Virginia 23868. EMAIL: bcpshr

Position Type: Full-Time

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