K-5 Visual Arts Teacher, Part-Time — Creative Impact

Gibbs School; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Gibbs School in Arlington, Massachusetts is seeking a Visual Arts Teacher (0.2 FTE) for K-5 to join the Arlington Public Schools. The role requires a Massachusetts license for Elementary Art Education and a bachelor’s degree, with a master’s degree preferred.

The position is part-time within the Arlington Education Association, offering collaboration with the K-12 Visual Arts Director and building principal, and involves classroom instruction, exhibitions, and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Licensure for Elementary Art Education required.
• Experience teaching in multicultural settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach K-5 visual arts classes.
• Use methods that teach skills and Studio Habits of Mind.
• Demonstrate artistic skills across media (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics).
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with special education staff on IEPs and 504 plans.
• Maintain high expectations with flexibility and compassion.
• Show strong classroom management.
• Collaborate to develop interdisciplinary curricula.
• Connect students with local arts community; exhibit work.
• Contribute to department and school-wide projects.
• Meet professional obligations (attendance, punctuality, etc.).

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Studio Habits of Mind

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Massachusetts Licensure for Elementary Art Education

Multicultural setting experience preferred

Job description

Gibbs School in Arlington, Massachusetts is seeking a Visual Arts Teacher (0.2 FTE) for K-5 to join the Arlington Public Schools. The role requires a Massachusetts license for Elementary Art Education and a bachelor’s degree, with a master’s degree preferred.

The position is part-time within the Arlington Education Association, offering collaboration with the K-12 Visual Arts Director and building principal, and involves classroom instruction, exhibitions, and curriculum development.