School Year 26/27 Middle School Art Teacher

Breed Middle School; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Pre-employment physical and background

Job summary

Lynn Public Schools Breed Middle School in Lynn, MA is seeking a Secondary Art Teacher to join a diverse urban community. The ideal candidate will hold a MA Visual Arts 5-12 license, a Bachelor's degree, and demonstrate strong collaboration with families and staff to support student learning.

Responsibilities include planning standards-based lessons, applying varied instructional methods, assessing student progress, and contributing to school-wide professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid license from the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Visual Arts,5-12.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree preferred.
• SEI Endorsement preferred.
• Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing standards-based lesson planning with clear objectives.
• Providing appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Using varied instructional strategies to meet different learning styles and needs.
• Designing and demonstrating differentiated instruction to meet all students' needs.
• Using formal and informal assessments to measure progress toward mastery of standards.
• Communicating with students, parents, and others; collaborating with teachers for diverse learners.
• Modeling effective teaching strategies and participating in professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaborative

Education

Massachusetts DESE Visual Arts 5-12 license

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

SEI Endorsement preferred

Job description

School Year 26/27 Middle School Art Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5911137
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Secondary Art Teacher

About Lynn Public Schools Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Visual Arts,5-12
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree preferred.
• SEI Endorsement preferred
• Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Strong drawing skills are necessary for the semester
• Experience in urban district/setting preferred
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

JOB DETAILS

Art teachers must possess knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of students/children in the age group assigned. Strong drawing skills are necessary for the semester lenght Drawing classes.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and implementing standards-based lesson planningwith clear objectives
• Providing appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Usinga variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and needs
• Designing and demonstrating differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Usinga variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward mastery of grade-level standards and to modify further instruction
• Assessinglevels of student achievement effectively, analyze data, and prescribe actionsfor improvement
• Providing a motivating and stimulating, safe, andsupportive learning environment
• Adapting lessons for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students
• Communicating orally and in writing with students, parents, and others
• Workingcollaboratively and cooperatively with teachers in planninginstructionto meet the needs of a diverse population of learners
• Modelingeffective teaching strategies andtechniques
• Participatingin school-wide professional development activities
• Attendingmonthly reading teacher Professional Learning Time meetings
• Performing duties as requested by principals
• Communicatinghigh standards and expectations for all students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee andLynn Teachers Union .
• 180 days per year
• Teacher Salary Estimator

BENEFITS: TheCity of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, Life Insurance. Voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Plan (FSA), Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are also available.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch.76:5 , M.G.L., Ch.151 , if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• April Reed , Executive Director of Human Resources
• 100 Bennett Street
• Lynn, Massachusetts 01905
• Phone: [phone] ext 3162
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]