Permanent Substitute Art Teacher (Jan. - Feb. 2027)

Andover-Public-Schools,-Massachusetts; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools seeks a high school art teacher who will teach multiple art classes, including 3D work like ceramics, and coordinate the art curriculum with other subjects. The role requires Massachusetts art certification and demonstrated success in teaching art.

The candidate should communicate effectively with staff, parents, and administrators and be ready to support a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts art certification required.
• Experience teaching high school art preferred.
• Ability to coordinate art with other curricula.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of elements of art and 3D methods (ceramics).

Responsibilities

• Teach high school art classes as scheduled.
• Coordinate art with other curricula.
• Develop and update art curriculum with the department.
• Share responsibilities of the Art department and support collaboration.

Skills

Art education

Communication

Team collaboration

Diversity awareness

Education

Massachusetts art certification

Job description

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

Teach a variety of Art Classes at the high 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.

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.

To view the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• Teachers Contract

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.