Visual Arts Teacher - Middle School

Position:Visual Arts Teacher Location:Stacy Middle School Schedule:2025-2026 School Year Salary:Per Teachers Contract To Start:August 2025 (plus two mentoring days prior to start date) Qualifications: MA Department of Education Teacher License - Certified Grades 1-12 as Visual Arts Instructor; Highly Qualified Status in Subject Area Requirements: ●Expertise of MA Arts Curriculum Frameworks ●Possess strong studio skills in drawing, ceramics and decorative arts ●Presentation portfolios of individual and student work required ●Ability and willingness to develop art gallery displays throughout the building ●Experience in relating to Middle School students ●Ability to excite, ignite and inspire middle school students with high-interest, engaging, real-world projects ●Ability to incorporate a variety of learning activities/experiences to inspire, motivate and challenge our middle-level students ●An innovative art educator skilled at interdisciplinary planning with content teachers that results in student/peer collaboration and real-world problem-solving in the classroom ●A positive person, willing to become involved in the academic and social aspects of school life to support student success, school spirit, and school climate and culture ●A self-reflective, active learner capable of interactive dialogue with all members of the school community ●Respect for diversity ●Strong classroom management skills and ability to use positive support within the classroom setting