Anticipated K-8 Visual Arts Teacher

Anticipated K-8 Visual Arts Teacher

Everett Public Schools, Everett, Massachusetts

Job : 5512860
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

ANTICIPATED K-8 VISUAL ARTS TEACHER

Everett Public Schools Art teachers must demonstrate expertise and knowledge in a range of visual 2‑D & 3‑D art techniques, skills and media at the K‑8 level. Art teachers are responsible for utilizing pedagogical strategies to engage diverse groups of students in grades K‑8 in the visual arts via the district’s curricula. Art teachers must exercise a genuine passion and dedication for fostering and growing students’ artistic talents and technical skills through visual arts, while being a motivated, collaborative and a positive team player as part of the Art Department.

• Plan and deliver high‑quality, engaging, hands‑on art lessons and curricula for all learners including students with disabilities and multilingual learners aligned with Massachusetts DESE Visual Art Frameworks, district’s art curricula, and the district’s goals.
• Use all available technology and virtual curricula provided by the district to create engaging lessons and supports that are linked with 21st‑century skills.
• Foster a classroom environment and create lessons that promote creativity, technical skill, experimentation, and self‑expression.
• Regularly and consistently manage and maintain art supplies, materials and art spaces.

• Manage classroom behavior with positive behavior intervention strategies and social‑emotional learning strategies that motivate students to create a positive learning culture.
• Creates and maintains a positive, safe, supportive, organized and inclusive classroom environment by establishing classroom routines and systems to support student learning.
• Encourage and support students’ artistic growth and development through individualized attention. Provide and participate in opportunities for students to participate in art exhibitions, competitions, and community and school art events.
• Collaborate with guidance counselors and school adjustment counselors to refer students who need social‑emotional support.
• Review education plans and ensure all accommodations are properly and consistently delivered.
• Collaborate with Special Education and EL teachers to provide the highest quality instruction and support for Special Education Students and Multilingual Learners.
• Assess the needs of students and evaluate student progress towards standards and benchmarks. Maintain a culturally responsive approach to communication with students, student counselors, and families on a regular basis through conferences, quarterly reports, and other means.

• Employ a strong growth mindset and participate in professional development relevant to students’ needs. Maintain excellent communication skills and foster positive professional relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Create and manage ongoing student in‑person and virtual art exhibits and displays.
• Collaborate closely with K‑12 Art Department staff in a positive and team‑building way on curricula and department related events and other initiatives.
• Attend all building, department and professional development meetings. Participate in all department and building professional activities.
• Proctor assessments for students on exams, including formative and summative assessments, MCAS, and ACCESS.
• Support the building and Art Department climate that the Principal, Assistant /Vice Principals and Arts Coordinator establish by supporting all building, district, and Art Department policies.
• Contribute to school‑wide & district wide initiatives and events, which may be assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principals and the Arts Coordinator.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education or Fine Arts.
• Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching certification in Visual Arts, PreK‑8 and/or 5‑12.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts DESE Visual Arts Frameworks instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with…