Visual Arts Teacher, CSUS

Cambridge Public Schools•Cambridge, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cambridge Street Upper School (CSUS) is seeking a Visual Arts Teacher for grades 6-8. CSUS is part of the Cambridge Public Schools network, committed to providing rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning experiences. The school serves a diverse student body and aims to challenge the opportunity gap by promoting academic excellence, social justice, and affirming cultural identity. The Visual Arts Teacher will play a key role in developing and sustaining a vibrant teaching and learning community that values equity and inclusion.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience leading visual arts instruction in an urban, multicultural setting in grades 6-8
Culturally responsive educator with a strong sense for social justice and equity
High degree of comfort working with colleagues to build and refine engaging, standards based learning experiences that are responsive to the needs and interests of the communities served
Collaborative disposition, eager to partner with classroom teachers, VPA staff, and other team members in the district on behalf of students and families
Excellent classroom management skills
Use appropriate authentic assessment strategies to monitor student progress
Able to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and adjust practice to meet the needs of all students
Strong organizational skills, setting up structures that allow for effective work management and positioning colleagues for success
Bachelor’s degree required
Massachusetts Licensure for Art pk-8 or 5-12 required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Teach visual arts classes to grades 6-8
Teach students in general education, inclusion classrooms, and substantially separate classrooms
Implement a rigorous and balanced standards-based art curriculum
Implement a curriculum that includes drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, 2D, 3D and printmaking
Demonstrate artistic skill using a wide variety of 2D and 3D media
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
Demonstrate flexibility and compassion, while maintaining high expectations for student achievement
Demonstrate strong classroom management skills
Employ instructional methods that motivate students to continue to pursue study in the visual arts community
Collaborate with school faculty to develop interdisciplinary curriculum and work with challenging students
Organize and participate in exhibitions of student work on and off campus, including an on campus annual art show
Contribute to departmental and school wide curriculum projects and other initiatives
Steward the careful use of supplies, equipment, and teaching resources