Visual Arts Teacher (Grades 6-8)

Southbridge Public Schools • Southbridge, MA

19h

About The Position

Southbridge Public Schools is hiring a Visual Arts Teacher for grades 6–8 at Southbridge Middle School. The district describes the school as having small classes and a close-knit staff, with a student culture recognized by UConn and the national Center on PBIS and recognized academic growth in math. The teacher must hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Visual Art for grades 6–8 and meet state and federal guidelines for full licensure and Highly Qualified status. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States by their first day of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Valid Massachusetts Teaching License in Visual Art for grades 6–8.
• Meet all state and federal guidelines to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in urban, high-poverty, and/or turnaround schools.
• Major or minor in the specific teaching content area.
• Additional certification as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities and/or English Language Learners (ESL).
• Demonstrated experience in English Language Development (ELD) and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) strategies.
• Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency.

What This Job Offers

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