SY26-27 Impact Prep Middle School Art Teacher

IMPACT PREP AT CHESTNUT; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation award

Job summary

IMPACT PREP AT CHESTNUT is seeking a Middle School Art Teacher for grades 6-8 in Springfield, MA. The role supports the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership with a strong focus on instructional excellence and student belonging.

The candidate will hold MA DESE licensure in Visual Arts or Theatre (or be eligible for a waiver), with experience teaching in middle or high school settings. Salary ranges from the BU schedule with a starting date in August 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the middle or high school level.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MA DESE license in Visual Arts or Theatre or waiver eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standards-aligned, rigorous instruction using research-based curriculum and effective instructional strategies.
• Build strong relationships with students, maintain high expectations, and foster a sense of belonging in the school community.
• Collaborate with colleagues in co-teaching teams and professional learning communities; engage families as partners.
• Uphold school-wide expectations and participate in ongoing professional learning and growth.

Skills

Experience teaching middle/high school

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Massachusetts DESE license in Visual Arts or Theatre (or waiver eligibility)

Job description

SY26-27 Impact Prep Middle School Art Teacher

Springfield Public Schools IMPACT PREP AT CHESTNUT - Springfield, Massachusetts

This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools MA

Job Details

Job ID: 5580512

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: FT - School Year

Salary: $61,484.03 to $96,864.45 BU Salary Schedule

Job Description

SY26-27Impact Prep MiddleSchoolArt Teacher

Grade Level: 6-8

Full Time Start Date: August 18, 2026

Base Salary: Up to $96,864.45 and commensurate with experience

Role Overview

Educators in the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership are responsible for ensuring that students have access to strong instruction, experience a deep sense of belonging in school, and are prepared for meaningful academic and life opportunities.

SEZP educators serve as instructors, mentors, and collaborators. They contribute to school communities that value strong relationships, clear expectations, and continuous improvement—for students and for adults.

Core Responsibilities

Access to High-Quality Learning

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction using research-based curriculum and effective instructional strategies
• Ensure all students can access grade-level content through thoughtful lesson design, scaffolding, and embedded supports
• Use student data and formative assessment to adjust instruction and promote academic growth

Belonging and School Community

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students grounded in consistency, respect, and high expectations
• Contribute positively to a school culture where students feel known, supported, and accountable
• Collaborate closely with colleagues, including participation in co‑teaching teams and professional learning communities
• Engage families as partners through regular communication and shared problem‑solving

Opportunity and Growth

• Support students in developing the skills, habits, and confidence needed for success in high school and beyond
• Participate actively in professional learning, coaching, and feedback cycles
• Contribute to the development of future educators by modeling strong practice, hosting residents or student teachers when applicable, and supporting a culture of adult learning

Additional Responsibilities

• Uphold school-wide expectations related to curriculum, assessment, and professional conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the middle or high school level
• Valid Massachusetts Deparment of Elementary and Secondary Education license in the appropriate subject and grade level (Visual Arts or Theatre) required. Candidates not yet licensed may be eligible for a licensure waiver.
• Demonstrated ability to support a range of learners through strong instruction and relationship-building
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required

Benefits

Selection as an educator in SEZP recognizes an individual for their outstanding vision, capacity, and commitment to students. Educators in SEZP are eligible for the same competitive benefits available to Educators in the Springfield Public Schools.

Educators joining SEZP may also be eligible for the following recruitment incentives, which may be offered individually:

• Signing bonus in addition to base salary
• Relocation award for candidates from regions beyond western Massachusetts

About the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership

While Massachusetts is consistently ranked as one of the top states for education results in the country, we have one of the highest and most persistent opportunity gaps. The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) - established in 2015 as a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools (SPS), the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) – seeks to improve the longitudinal life outcomes of the more than 2,500 students in our 8 middle schools.

SEZP combines district-based public education with the flexibility of autonomous school models, granting schools meaningful control over curriculum, staffing, scheduling, and budgeting—while maintaining clear accountability for student learning and growth.

Across all of its work—including school improvement and educator preparation—SEZP is guided by three core values:

• Access: Expanding access to strong learning environments, skilled mentors, and clear pathways for students and educators
• Belonging: Building communities where people are known, supported, and accountable to one another
• Opportunity: Preparing students and educators to learn, lead, and thrive over time

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [e-mail], the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr , or both.

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Fred Hurst , Principal
• IMPACT PREP AT CHESTNUT
• Email: [e-mail]