Visual Arts Teacher; FTE

POSITION GOALS

We are looking for an innovative arts educator who can inspire students to become life‑long learners and creative risk‑takers, and provide students with the technical skills and Studio Habits of Mind they need to realize their own creative vision.

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Licensure for Elementary Art Education required.
• Previous successful experience teaching students in a multicultural setting is preferred.

• Teach K‑5 visual arts classes.
• Employ instructional methods that both teach discrete skills and promote the development of Studio Habits of Mind such as Envisioning, Expression, Risk Taking and Collaboration.
• Demonstrate artistic skill in a wide variety of media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Ensure that instructional practices and classroom support meet the diverse needs of students with IEPs and 504 plans, in collaboration with special education staff and related service providers.
• Demonstrate flexibility and compassion, while maintaining high expectations for student achievement.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills.
• Collaborate with school faculty to develop interdisciplinary curricula.
• Stay abreast of trends in the contemporary visual arts world and work to connect students to the local arts community.
• Organize and participate in exhibitions of student work on and off campus.
• Contribute to departmental and school-wide curriculum projects and other initiatives.
• Meet professional obligations concerning collaboration with peers, punctuality, attendance, organization, and routine duties.

Arlington Education Association Bargaining Unit Position.

K‑12 Visual Arts Director (primary) and building principal.

Per the Arlington Education Association Contract.

The performance of this job will be evaluated as per the Arlington Education Association Contract. The K‑12 Visual Arts Director will complete evaluations with support from the building principal.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two‑way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.