Elementary Visual Arts Teacher

Peabody Public Schools; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Public Schools in Peabody, MA seeks an Elementary Visual Arts Teacher to inspire and empower students toward excellence in the arts. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and community partners in a safe, student-centered environment for diverse learners.

A Bachelor's Degree and MA DESE license are required, with a background check and citizenship/residency proof. Bilingualism is highly desired but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required and appropriate Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, empower, and challenge students to pursue excellence in visual arts.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to support student success.
• Maintain a safe, student-centered classroom and promote integrity and respect for differences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingualism

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Massachusetts DESE license

Job description

Elementary Visual Arts Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5921382

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Elementary Visual Arts Teacher

Teacher who willinspire, empower, and challenge our students to pursue excellence in reaching their potential. Professional educators and community partners collaborate to ensure success at the highest level in a safe, student-centered environment. We are a community of life-long learners who value the individual while promoting integrity, courage, and the acceptance of differences.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree and appropriate Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license.


• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.


• Bilingualism is a highly desired skill for a position, but not a requirement

Salary based on Unit A Teacher contract salary schedule, which can be found at:

Go to https://peabody.k12.ma.us/departments/human-resources/

Scroll down to the Unit A Salary schedule

Peabody is a Gateway City: a midsize urban center that anchor regional economies around the Northshore of Boston. Our diverse student population adds value to the educational and cultural experience in our School District.

We prepare students to be life-long learners and critical thinkers who meet the challenges of citizenship in an event changing world.

Join us!

The Peabody School Committee reaffirms its policy of nondiscrimination related to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or handicap in all matters involved in procuring, employing, promoting, transferring or terminating the employment of personnel. In similar manner, it reaffirms its policy against discrimination related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap in the admission, instruction, counseling or dismissal of students regarding any courses or programs offered by the Public Schools and indicates its desire that each student be provided educational opportunities consistent with his/her aspirations and abilities .The Committee further indicates its acceptance of all federal and state laws and regulations dealing with the civil rights of parents, students and employees of the School Department.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $58,236 to $113,551 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Art