Art Instructor

Pathfinder REgional Vocational Technical High School; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid family leave

15 sick days and 2 personal days

Course reimbursement

MTRS pension plan with 457(b) and 403

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health

Professional development opportunities

Longevity pay after 8 years

Job summary

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School in Palmer, Massachusetts seeks an experienced Art Teacher for grades 9-12. The instructor will plan and deliver well-structured lessons aligned with the Arts Massachusetts Curriculum Framework and assess students using diverse methods.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Visual Art license in Massachusetts, with 5+ years of secondary teaching preferred.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate preparation in Art or related field.
• Master's degree preferred but not essential.
• Experience for five or more years teaching Art at the secondary level preferred.
• Licensed in Visual Art as established by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons.
• Deliver content as outlined in the Arts Massachusetts Curriculum Framework.
• Assess students through a variety of assessment methods.
• Regularly contact and have 2-way communication with parents and families.
• Regularly reflect on the effectiveness of lessons and units, and respond accordingly.
• Collaborate with academic and vocational staff to deliver high-quality instruction.

Skills

Art teaching

Curriculum alignment

Parental communication

Collaboration with staff

Education

Undergraduate preparation in Art

Master's degree preferred

Massachusetts Visual Art license

Job description

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School - Palmer, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job ID: 5986369

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Job Description

Position: Art Teacher

Instructor of Art in classes to be taught to students in grades 9-12. Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School is a four-year regional vocational technical high school serving approximately 700 students and currently offering sixteen technical programs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate preparation in Art or related field.
• Master's degree preferred but not essential.
• Experience for five or more years teaching Art at the secondary level preferred.
• Candidates must be licensed in Visual Art as established by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Performance Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons.
• Deliver content as outlined in the Arts Massachusetts Curriculum Framework.
• Assess students through a variety of assessment methods.
• Regularly contact and have 2-way communication with parents and families.
• Regularly reflect on the effectiveness of lessons and units, and respond accordingly.
• Collaborate with academic and vocational staff in order to deliver the highest level of instruction possible.

Compensation

$57,836-$100,154

Position Type

Full Time

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance are available.
• Paid family leave is available in addition to FMLA.
• Employees receive 15 paid sick days and 2 paid personal days each school year.
• College and university course reimbursement is offered.
• The MTRS pension plan is available, along with 457(b) and 403(b) retirement savings plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts are also offered.
• The district provides numerous opportunities for professional development, conference participation, and training.
• Additionally, attractive longevity pay is granted beginning in the eighth year of service.

Effective Date of Position

Immediately (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Art

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Undergraduate Certificate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dan Whalley , Academic Director
• 240 Sykes Street
• Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
• Phone: [phone] ext 239
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability in its educational policies as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and Chapter 622. Chapter 622 is a state law and Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 are federal laws.