TEACHER - ART - SY 26-27

Position Summary

The Visual Arts Teacher will organize and maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment while ensuring instruction is aligned with the Massachusetts Visual Arts Curriculum Frameworks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging, standards-based visual arts lessons for students
• Teach a variety of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and digital art
• Foster student creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration
• Support students in developing critical thinking and self-expression through the visual arts
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom environment
• Display and celebrate student artwork throughout the school and in public exhibitions
• Regularly assess and document student learning and progress
• Incorporate technology and interdisciplinary connections where appropriate
• Participate in school-wide planning, professional development, and collaborative team meetings
• Maintain ongoing communication with students, families, and colleagues
• Model and promote high expectations for student behavior and academic achievement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Highly qualified visual arts educator with strong studio and teaching skills
• Deep understanding of artmaking processes, materials, and techniques
• Knowledge of how diverse learners acquire and engage with visual arts content
• Ability to reflect on teaching practices and use data to improve instruction
• Willingness to accept and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support inclusion
• Commitment to equity, access, and culturally responsive teaching practices

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or related field
• Massachusetts DESE Certification in Visual Arts
• Experience working with middle school students preferred
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply
• Experience in urban education and a commitment to community engagement preferred