Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher

Portland Public Schools (Maine); Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Portland Public Schools, Maine, is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher for Ocean Avenue Elementary School. The role covers February 2027 through June 2027, serving grades K-5 with a focus on creativity, diverse media, and inclusive instruction.

The teacher will assess student progress, support behavior in line with school practices, and collaborate with administrators, staff, and families to promote equity and engaging learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PPS curriculum and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to reflect multiple perspectives and inclusive education.
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Foster creativity and artistic expression for K–5 students using diverse media.
• Assess student progress to inform instruction.
• Collaborate with administrators, colleagues, and families to support equity and inclusive education.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Multicultural education

Technology integration

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Tools

Job description

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Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher - Ocean Ave Elementary JobID: 5753

• Position Type: SUBSTITUTES/TEMP SUPPORT/ LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TCHR
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: Ocean Avenue Elementary School
• Date Available: 02/10/2027

TITLE: Long-Term Sub Art Teacher (February 2027) - Ocean Avenue Elementary School

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Art Teacher at Ocean Avenue Elementary School will foster creativity and artistic expression for students in grades K-5 using a variety of media and techniques. The teacher will also provide behavioral support in alignment with school-wide practices and assess student progress to inform instruction. The role requires collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and a strong commitment to equity and inclusive education.

** Approximate dates of coverage are February 10 to June 16, 2027. **

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents and community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of education from an accredited college or university

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State Teacher Certificate with Endorsement 620 (Art, PK-12) ( more info )
• Maine State CHRC authorization ( more info )
  • **If you already have an active teacher certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your teacher certification

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Temporary (approx. dates of coverage: 02/10/2027-06/18/2027)
• Wage: $37.25 per hour
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT OCEAN AVE:

Ocean Avenue Elementary School is proud to be Maine's first International Baccalaureate IB WORLD SCHOOL offering the Primary Years Program (IB PYP). The IB PYP inquiry-driven learning model was adopted by Ocean Ave School as part of its school-improvement long-range plan, after input from teachers, parents, and administrators. We are working with full commitment to build the program into the fabric of the curriculum school-wide with the six concept-based transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry at each grade level. In addition, we are exploring and practicing "internationally-minded" character traits across the school community with the IB Learner Profile and IB attitudes. We were authorized as an IB World School offering the PYP in July 2016.

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