Elementary Art Teacher

Job Details

Job : 5200521

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 30, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2025

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Teaching Vacancy for the  School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Elementary Art Teacher

Location: Center Elementary School

General Description: Teach students in academic, social and manipulative skills, working within assigned subject areas to provide optimum student services in accordance with the objectives established by the School Committee. Coordinate efforts with specialists assigned to provide additional specific services. Confer with parents to promote better understanding of the pupil and his/her environment. Assist and guide ancillary personnel. Attend meetings and prepare and maintain all related records and reports reflecting activities as required or directed.

Perform other duties as directed or as responsibilities necessitate.

• Demonstrate excellence in facilitating students' success in daily grade K-4 visual art classes, including students with diverse learning preferences and needs.
• Demonstrate a commitment to cultural responsiveness in teaching art and supporting a vibrant school community.
• Regularly assess and report student progress toward meeting state standards.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and district staff to improve the quality of student outcomes, develop solutions, and plan curriculum.
• Organize, plan, and facilitate annual K-4 Center Art Night.
• Attend annual Open House Events.
• Facilitate student participation in Youth Art Month events such as the annual K-12 Youth Art Month Exhibit and Reception and the annual MMEA Virtual Art Exhibit.
• Communicate regularly with parents through email, phone calls, face-to-face meetings, and approved social media.

Full-time

• Classroom Teacher >
  Art
• Classroom Teacher >
  Elementary

Welcome to the Center School. As a community we are very proud of our school. So many people are responsible for making it the warm and nurturing learning environment that it is. We have a talented, caring and dedicated teaching staff that is always working in the best interest of the students. Great support staff of instructional assistants, playground and lunch supervisors, cafeteria personnel, secretary, office clerks, nurse and custodians who give teachers and students support, while contributing to the smooth operation and cleanliness of our building.

And last but not least, the children who work so hard, are polite and courteous in the Center School tradition.

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Active state licensure as an art teacher.
• Master's degree or equivalent with a major in art education.
• Excellent communication skills and capacity to foster cooperative teamwork.
• Experience with Google Classroom and technological platforms.
• Knowledge of age‑appropriate art pedagogy and how to foster a culturally responsive art classroom.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• 1.
  
  A) How did you hear about this open position?
  
  B) Have you previously been employed by Chelmsford Public Schools? If yes, please list previous position(s). (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 2. Share an example of how you adapted your teaching in response to a student's needs or behavior in the art room. (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

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