Position- Visual Arts Teacher SY; Needham High School

One Year Position – Visual Arts Teacher SY26-27;
Needham High School

Needham Public Schools – Needham High School, Needham, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  May 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted:
  Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 31, 2026

The Needham Public Schools community seeks an energetic, skilled, and warm Visual Arts Teacher for the  school year. The position, a one‑year appointment beginning Aug 31, 2026, is responsible for teaching Photography 1, Crafts, Drawing and Painting 1, and Art 4.

• Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing classroom learning environment.
• Collaborate with visual art department colleagues to develop proficiency‑based curriculum, lessons, and materials.
• Develop and implement a visual art curriculum consistent with the 2019 Massachusetts Curriculum Framework and the National Core Arts Framework.
• Create rigorous lesson plans, activities, and learning experiences.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress.
• Reflect regularly and adjust practice to meet individual student needs.
• Instruct students in aesthetic concepts, appreciation, and qualitative judgments about art.
• Demonstrate visual art techniques in drawing, painting, and modeling.
• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions for the school and community.
• Continue professional development through seminars, workshops, or research.
• Maintain accurate records, grading, and reporting for all student activities.
• Encourage parental involvement and maintain effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure student conduct aligns with school standards and district policies.
• Coordinate with other professional staff and participate in planning time, meetings, and faculty meetings.
• Select and requisition appropriate instructional supplies and maintain inventory records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare student artwork for exhibitions.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Fine and Performing Arts, Principal, and central office administrators.

• Inspire a love of art in students.
• Foster a growth mindset and connect to the Portrait of a Needham Graduate.
• Apply current proficiency‑based teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Demonstrate advanced visual art techniques across multiple mediums.
• Use data analysis to formulate action plans.
• Understand applicable federal and state education laws.
• Use computer networking systems and software (e.g., Google Docs, Google Classroom).
• Organize and coordinate work effectively.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Engage in self‑evaluation for professional growth.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues.

• MA State Certification as a Visual Art Teacher.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in related area preferred.

• Successful prior visual art teaching experience is a plus.

Salary is determined by education and experience, ranging from Bachelor’s (Step
1) $63,217 to Doctorate (Step 14) $133,922 (1.0 FTE).

• Resumes will be screened; selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process, including a teaching demonstration.
• Candidates will be asked to submit a virtual portfolio of personal and student artwork.

• Please apply online.
• Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, license, transcripts, and either letter of recommendation or reference surveys are attached.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. Students who are homeless or have limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work, please visit our equity website.

• Lee Ann Sutton, K‑12 Director of Fine and Performing Arts
• Needham High School
• Email: .ma.us