Visual Arts Teacher (0.2 FTE)

Gibbs School; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Gibbs School in Arlington, Massachusetts is seeking a Visual Arts Teacher (0.2 FTE) for K-5 to join the Arlington Public Schools. The role requires a Massachusetts license for Elementary Art Education and a bachelor’s degree, with a master’s degree preferred.

The position is part-time within the Arlington Education Association, offering collaboration with the K-12 Visual Arts Director and building principal, and involves classroom instruction, exhibitions, and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Licensure for Elementary Art Education required.
• Experience teaching in multicultural settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach K-5 visual arts classes.
• Use methods that teach skills and Studio Habits of Mind.
• Demonstrate artistic skills across media (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics).
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with special education staff on IEPs and 504 plans.
• Maintain high expectations with flexibility and compassion.
• Show strong classroom management.
• Collaborate to develop interdisciplinary curricula.
• Connect students with local arts community; exhibit work.
• Contribute to department and school-wide projects.
• Meet professional obligations (attendance, punctuality, etc.).

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Studio Habits of Mind

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Massachusetts Licensure for Elementary Art Education

Multicultural setting experience preferred

Job description

Visual Arts Teacher (0.2 FTE)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905701

Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

POSITION GOALS: We are looking for an innovative arts educator who can inspire students to become life-long learners and creative risk-takers, and provide students with the technical skills and Studio Habits of Mind they need to realize their own creative vision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree preferred
• Massachusetts Licensure for Elementary Art Education required
• Previous successful experience teaching students in a multicultural setting is preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach K-5 visual arts classes.
• Employ instructional methods that both teach discrete skills and promote the development of Studio Habits of Mind such as Envisioning, Expression, Risk Taking and Collaboration.
• Demonstrate artistic skill in a wide variety of media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Ensure that instructional practices and classroom support meet the diverse needs of students with IEPs and 504 plans, in collaboration with special education staff and related service providers.
• Demonstrate flexibility and compassion, while maintaining high expectations for student achievement
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills
• Collaborate with school faculty to develop interdisciplinary curricula
• Stay abreast of trends in the contemporary visual arts world and work to connect students to the local arts community
• Organize and participate in exhibitions of student work on and off campus
• Contribute to departmental and school-wide curriculum projects and other initiatives
• Meet professional obligations concerning collaboration with peers, punctuality, attendance, organization, and routine duties

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Arlington Education Association Bargaining Unit Position

REPORTS TO: K-12 Visual Arts Director (primary) and building principal

SALARY: Per the Arlington Education Association Contract

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated as per the Arlington Education Association Contract. The K-12 Visual Arts Director will complete evaluations with support from the building principal.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $12,020 to $12,971.20 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Art

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Leo Muellner
• Gibbs School
• Email: [e-mail]