Inclusive Visual Arts Teacher — Creative, Urban Classrooms

New Bedford Public School District; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public School District seeks a full-time Visual Art Teacher at Keith Middle School in New Bedford, MA. The role focuses on an inclusive curriculum and collaboration with colleagues, administrators, and parents to enhance arts education.

The candidate should be licensed by the DESE, with a commitment to lifelong learning and strong communication skills. Industrial-strength urban school experience preferred; starting Aug 24, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• A demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels.
• A demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a creative and innovative educator with a philosophy that all students can demonstrate artistic skills and habits of mind
• Have strengths in arts integration and visual thinking skills, possess knowledge of various movements, styles and world cultures' art.
• Educators should have positive classroom management techniques, be responsive to student diversity, enjoy working in an urban setting and work well with colleagues, administrators and parents.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with colleagues, administrators and parents

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

New Bedford Public School District seeks a full-time Visual Art Teacher at Keith Middle School in New Bedford, MA. The role focuses on an inclusive curriculum and collaboration with colleagues, administrators, and parents to enhance arts education.

The candidate should be licensed by the DESE, with a commitment to lifelong learning and strong communication skills. Industrial-strength urban school experience preferred; starting Aug 24, 2026.