Summer School Art Teacher; DYS

Job Details

• Location:
  
  100C-DYS Northeast Region – Middleton, MA 01949
• Education Level: 4‑Year Degree
• Salary Range: $37.00 – $44.10 per hour
• Travel:
  Up to 25%
• Dates:
  July 13 – August 13 (5‑Week Program)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Thursday, 6 hours per day

We are seeking a passionate, culturally responsive Summer Art Teacher to design and deliver high‑quality arts instruction for the Department of Youth Services (DYS) Education Initiative. Here, you will use creative expression to engage resilient adolescents, helping them build confidence, process complex emotions, and discover new strengths through visual art or theatre.

• True Connection:
  Small class sizes to personalize learning.
• Distraction‑Free Environments:
  No cell phones for deep focus.
• Mission‑Driven
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with educators and human services professionals committed to equity and restorative justice.

• Inspire & Instruct:
  Plan and deliver explicit, culturally responsive art or theatre units embedding higher‑order thinking while honoring student voice and identity.
• Personalize the
  
  Experience:
  
  Meet students where they are; adapt instruction to their backgrounds, learning styles, and goals.
• Cultivate a Positive Climate:
  Establish high but achievable expectations, using proactive classroom management rooted in empathy, flexibility, and mutual respect.
• Integrate Blended Learning:
  Curate digital portfolios and learning experiences using G‑Suite, Google Classroom, and supporting educational software.
• Maintain Professional Excellence:
  Keep accurate records (attendance, grades, and progress tracking) and participate fully in staff development.

Required Qualifications

• Firm belief in a growth mindset for students and oneself.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to connect across diverse backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of various art techniques and media; ability to inspire and motivate students to explore their artistic talents.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness and navigate physically demanding, locked environments with calm focus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts secondary teacher licensure in Visual Art (5‑12) or Theatre (All Levels).
• Master’s Degree in Education or the Arts.
• Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement.
• Proven success teaching and engaging adolescents who have experienced trauma or systemic barriers.

• Minimum workday: 6 hours per day, start and end times vary.
• Optional:
  Additional two hours per week for planning/prep (on‑site or off‑site).

• Licensed Teachers: $44.10 per hour
• Non‑Licensed Summer Only Staff: $37.00 per hour
• Teaching License preferred but not required for all positions.