Teacher - Dance, Gr. K-8 (SY26-27)

Young World Physical Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent public school district in Boston is looking for a passionate Visual Art Teacher for grades K-8. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and a Massachusetts Teaching License for Visual Art. Responsibilities include engaging students in creative learning, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and collaborating with families and colleagues. Preference is given to candidates with urban teaching experience and fluency in a second language. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on students' artistic education in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License for Visual Art.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• Experience teaching in urban schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Art in grades K-8.
• Engage families in student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage families in student learning.

Skills

Creativity

Differentiated instruction

Cultural proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid Massachusetts Teaching License for Visual Art

NCLB Highly Qualified status

Job description

Teacher - Visual Art, Gr. K-8 (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools Lee K-8 – Boston, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps. Job ID: 5536360. Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time). Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC). Starting Date: To Be Determined.

Job Description

Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an exceptional Visual Art Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher.

Reports to: Principal/Head of School.

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Art.
• Core Competencies
  • Accountability for Student Achievement
    • Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort.
    • Assesses students’ understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks.
    • Passionate and optimistic about their students, their content, and the teaching profession.
  • Communicating Content Knowledge
    • Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires.
    • Demonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in real‑world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards.
    • Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards.
  • Equitable & Effective Instruction
    • Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work.
    • Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation.
    • Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
  • Cultural Proficiency
    • Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
  • Parent/Family Engagement
    • Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.
  • Professional Reflection & Collaboration
    • Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self‑awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.
    • Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

Qualifications – Required

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License for Visual Art at the appropriate level.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and "Highly Qualified" according to NCLB.
• Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by BPS as outlined above.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Fluency in one of BPS' official languages (Spanish, Creole [Cape Verdean], Creole [Haitian], Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali) is highly valued.
• Certification in core content teachers for Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language at the appropriate grade level(s). BPS prefers such certification to best serve all students.

Terms

BTU, Group I. Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: [e-mail]

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias‑based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [e-mail].