Middle School Art Teacher, Collins Middle School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. The successful candidate will be a passionate, mission-driven, and collaborative educator who desires an opportunity to teach in a diverse and welcoming school environment. This teacher will instruct 6-8 students in Visual Arts and will be expected to offer students instruction that is appropriately modified to address individual student needs. This teacher will be expected to foster in students a love of artistic expression and thought and will be a driving force to ensure that the Arts are alive throughout Collins Middle School. This teacher will work with the school administration and fellow members of the specialist team to positively manage student behavior and collaborate in a standards-based environment to provide exceptional education to your students. Above all, the successful teacher should be guided by an ethos of care and an unwavering belief in the ability of ALL students to reach their potential.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Required Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Middle School Art 5-8.
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and working in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
Current authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree (Preferred)
Proven track record of raising student achievement scores in an urban/turnaround environment highly desired.
Proficiency with technology (blended learning, teacher/family communication suites, Google G-Suite Apps, computer design applications, etc.) desirable.
Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

Developing student understanding, ability, and appreciation of a variety of artistic mediums such as painting, sketching, designing, and sculpturing.
Employ a variety of literature as a tool to engage students in their understanding of and exposure to traditional and contemporary art.
Ability to inspire and motivate students to help them improve their skills, thinking, and appreciation of art in multiple mediums.
Plan and execute appropriate instructional and learning strategies. These activities, materials, and assignments will be expected to reflect a deep understanding of the needs (academic and social/emotional) of students.
Provide structure in the classroom by building and maintaining a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
Collaborate with academic core content teachers to infuse curriculum with the Arts.
Collaborate with fellow specialists to ensure that our students have a well-rounded learning experience and that community events are planned to showcase our students’ successes and immense talent.
Additional duties may be assigned.