Visual Arts Teacher, CSUS

Cambridge Public Schools Visual & Performing Arts - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Position:
Visual Arts Teacher – Cambridge Street Upper School/Visual & Performing Arts Department.

• Teach visual arts classes to grades 6‑8.
• Teach students in general education, inclusion, and substantially separate classrooms.
• Implement a rigorous and balanced standards‑based art curriculum.
• Provide instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, 2D, 3D, and printmaking, demonstrating proficiency in multiple modalities.
• Demonstrate artistic skill using a wide variety of 2D and 3D media.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement while demonstrating flexibility and compassion.
• Employ instructional methods that motivate students to pursue continued study in the visual arts community.
• Collaborate with school faculty to develop interdisciplinary curriculum and work with challenging students.
• Organize and participate in exhibitions of student work on and off campus, including an on‑campus annual art show.
• Contribute to departmental and school‑wide curriculum projects and other initiatives.
• Steward the careful use of supplies, equipment, and teaching resources.

• 2+ years’ experience leading visual arts instruction in an urban, multicultural setting for grades 6‑8.
• Culturally responsive educator with a strong sense of social justice and equity.
• Comfortable working with colleagues to build and refine engaging, standards‑based learning experiences responsive to community needs.
• Collaborative disposition, eager to partner with classroom teachers, VPA staff, and other district team members for student and family benefit.
• Excellent classroom management skills and use of authentic assessment strategies to monitor progress.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners and adjust practice to meet all student needs.
• Strong organizational skills, establishing structures to manage own work and support colleagues.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Licensure for Art PK‑8 or 5‑12 required.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: hr