Art Permanent Substitute Teacher (Sept. - Nov. 2026)

About the role

Under the direction of the principal and the fine arts program coordinator, the art teacher will teach middle school classes as scheduled, will co-ordinate art with other curricula, and will be involved with all schedule exhibits.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of Art Classes at the middle school level including 3D classes including ceramics and foundation studio.
• Work with Art department as a team to develop curriculum.
• Willingness to share the responsibilities of the Art department.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts certification in area of art
• Demonstrated successful teaching in art.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of elements of art and successful techniques with emphasis on three-dimensional products including ceramics.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
• Demonstrated successful techniques in integrating art program into the curriculum of other disciplines.
• Ability to communicate articulately and cooperatively with teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to successfully mainstream the learning disabled.

About Andover Public Schools

Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.