Teacher, Elementary Art (3175)

Natick Public Schools • Natick, MA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools seek an Elementary Art Teacher. Natick Public Schools educates approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22 and is an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district. The district is dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. The district serves a diverse population, with families speaking almost 60 different languages. The district has a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of students attend post-secondary schools. Natick Public Schools welcomes educators who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. The district's mission is to support the diversity of its school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Massachusetts DESE certification in Visual Art (preK-8)
• SEI Endorsement
• Strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy in visual arts
• Knowledge of the developmental needs of children
• Strong content-area knowledge and expertise
• Knowledge of elementary school philosophy
• Thorough understanding of theories and teaching methodologies along with a sophisticated understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of elementary school students
• Working knowledge the Massachusetts Standards-Based curriculum
• Working knowledge of the principles of UDL
• Working knowledge of SEL supports
• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff, and community engagement and cultivation
• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interviews
• Reference check
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree preferred
• Experience teaching in a diverse public elementary school preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred
• Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
• Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.)
• PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Provides learning experiences in language arts, social studies, reading, mathematics science, art, physical education, and music to students, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and involvement.
• Monitors students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, and assessments when appropriate.
• Evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies available to teachers, to increase student learning, involvement, and confidence to learn.
• Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to, the diversity among individuals and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.
• Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification.
• Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/PLC/department, building and school district, attending all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed.
• Any other relative duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits per contract with the Education Association of Natick Unit A
• Benefits Eligible? Yes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level