Stride
High School Art Teacher
Edtech.com's Summary
Stride Inc. is hiring a High School Art Teacher. The teacher will develop students' foundational artistic skills with a focus on applications in cosmetology and beauty-related careers, emphasizing color theory, design, and creative expression. The role requires planning and delivering visual arts instruction aligned with state standards and CTE pathways while supporting student exploration of cosmetology and related fields.
Highlights
- Plan and deliver visual arts instruction aligned to state standards and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways.
- Teach foundational skills including color theory, design principles, and composition.
- Connect art concepts to cosmetology applications such as hair color, makeup design, nail art, and branding.
- Provide hands-on, project-based learning experiences and incorporate real-world applications like client design concepts and portfolio development.
- Assess student learning using projects, portfolios, and presentations.
- Collaborate with CTE staff to align curriculum with cosmetology pathways.
- Communicate regularly with students, families, and staff, and travel up to 20% for professional development and testing.
- Require a bachelor's degree in Art Education or a related field and valid Michigan teaching certification, with the ability to obtain a CTE certification.
- Preferred qualifications include experience in cosmetology, esthetics, beauty industry, CTE programs, and portfolio-based instruction.
- Base salary around $47,000 with eligibility for performance bonus; position is full-time and virtual, requiring independent work and a professional home office.
High School Art Teacher Full Description
Job Description
Required Certificates and Licenses: Michigan Teaching Certification Required. Must have Art certification (Cosmetology Pathway Focus). Ability to obtain a CTE certification.
Residency Requirements: Must reside in Michigan.
The High School Art Teacher develops students' foundational artistic skills with a focus on applications in cosmetology and beauty-related careers. This role emphasizes color theory, design, and creative expression while preparing students for future coursework or careers in cosmetology, esthetics, and related industries.
Start Date: SY 2026/2027
This position offers a base salary around $47,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus.
K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.
Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties
- Plan and deliver visual arts instruction aligned to state standards and CTE pathways
- Teach foundational skills such as color theory, design principles, and composition
- Connect art concepts to cosmetology applications (hair color, makeup design, nail art, branding)
- Provide hands-on, project-based learning experiences
- Incorporate real-world applications (e.g., client design concepts, portfolio development)
- Support student exploration of careers in cosmetology and related fields
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and skill levels
- Assess student learning through projects, portfolios, and presentations
- Maintain a safe, organized classroom environment with proper materials management
- Collaborate with CTE staff to align curriculum with cosmetology pathways
Communicate regularly with students, families, and staff
· Travels as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Art Education or related field
- Valid teaching certification (or ability to obtain certification)
- Strong knowledge of color theory and design principles
- Ability to connect art instruction to real-world and career applications
- Ability to clear required background check
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience or background in cosmetology, esthetics, or beauty industry
- Experience in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
- Knowledge of industry trends in beauty, fashion, and design
- Experience with portfolio-based instruction
- Strong visual arts instruction and creativity
- Ability to make learning relevant to career pathways
- Classroom management and project facilitation skills
- Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams
- Ability to engage students through hands-on learning
Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· This position is virtual.
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
Job Type
Regular
Regular
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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