Art Permanent Substitute Teacher (Sept. - Nov. 2026)

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools seeks an Art teacher to instruct middle school students, coordinating with the department to develop curriculum and contribute to exhibits and programs. The role involves teaching diverse art classes and 3D ceramics, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance cross-curricular connections.

The ideal candidate will hold Massachusetts art certification, demonstrate effective teaching, and show ability to engage a culturally diverse student body while integrating art across

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful teaching in art.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of elements of art and successful techniques with emphasis on three-dimensional products including ceramics.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
• Demonstrated successful techniques in integrating art program into the curriculum of other disciplines.
• Ability to communicate articulately and cooperatively with teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to successfully mainstream the learning disabled.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of Art Classes at the middle school level including, 3D classes including ceramics and foundation studio.
• Work with Art department as a team to develop curriculum.
• Willingness to share the responsibilities of the Art department.

Skills

Art education

Ceramics

Curriculum integration

Communication skills

Cultural responsiveness

Differentiated instruction

Education

Massachusetts certification in area of art

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the principal and the fine arts program coordinator, the art teacher will teach middle school classes as scheduled, will co-ordinate art with other curricula, and will be involved with all schedule exhibits.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of Art Classes at the middle school level including, 3D classes including ceramics and foundation studio.
• Work with Art department as a team to develop curriculum.
• Willingness to share the responsibilities of the Art department.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts certification in area of art
• Demonstrated successful teaching in art.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of elements of art and successful techniques with emphasis on three-dimensional products including ceramics.
• Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
• Demonstrated successful techniques in integrating art program into the curriculum of other disciplines.
• Ability to communicate articulately and cooperatively with teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to successfully mainstream the learning disabled.

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Supplemental Information

Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility. APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.