Art Teacher (grades 6-8)

Hartford Memorial Middle School is a grade 6-8 school of approximately 300 students dedicated to the development of the ‘whole’ child. We are an inclusive, energetic, and creative community that is dedicated to academic and personal growth. Successful candidates for this position must be committed to, and enthusiastic about, empowering middle school learners to play an active role in their education and their school. HMMS seeks teachers who thoroughly enjoy and are committed to middle level learners and prioritize relationships with students, families, and staff. Teachers value close collaboration to create a supportive and authentic learning environment for our learners which includes recognizing inequities and responding to them effectively, interrupting and dismantling power and privilege inequities, and engaging with students and families in ways that do not replicate societal injustices. The successful applicant will be creative, open-minded, and excited about the unique opportunities that our middle school offers. The successful candidate must be a team player who is ready to think outside the box to meet the unique developmental needs of middle-level learners. This position is for an art teacher to be a member of our related arts team. The successful candidate will have a passion for middle school learners and a clear understanding of their unique developmental needs. They will have strong content knowledge and a desire to help students discover their own passions and outlets in Art Education. Each student in the middle school takes Art 5 days a week for a quarter of the year in each grade (6th-8th), which allows the teacher to form strong connections with students and dive deeply into art content. The successful applicant will: Hold a Vermont Art Teaching Endorsement in any of the following: 3-02 (PK-12), 9-02 (5-12), 17-02 (PK-8); Demonstrate knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment; Demonstrate strong understanding of middle level learners and the nature and needs of young adolescents; Be open to or have experience with collaborating with team colleagues to create a dynamic learning environment for students.