Middle School Visual Arts Teacher (IMMEDIATE OPENING)

Position: Middle School Visual Arts Teacher (IMMEDIATE OPENING)Location: Boston MA (Jamaica Plain Campus)Start date: ASAP ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYMatch has an immediate opening for a full-time Visual Arts Teacher who can help continue to build the arts program at Match Middle School. The position is based at Matchs middle school campus on 215 Forest Hills Jamaica Plain and entails designing and delivering a curriculum for middle school students who will have Visual Arts classes during the regular school day. Working hours are Monday-Friday 7am-2:45pm. Professional development on Wednesdays runs until 4:30pm. The salary range for teachers new to Match is $ and is determined by the candidates prior years of full-time teaching experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs and up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance. We are only able to consider applicants who have current US work authorization. OVERVIEW OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Visual Arts teacher will offer a mix of classes in visual media. There is a budget available for equipment and supplies. The Visual Arts teacher will:Design curriculum and teach Visual Arts classesTeach classes at multiple grade levelsAssist with duties to uphold a positive and safe school cultureParticipate in regular professional development coaching sessions and faculty meetingsQUALIFICATIONSResearch has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply even if you dont believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants who the following qualifications: Has at least 1-3 years prior experience as an Visual Arts teacher ideally with middle school studentsMeet teacher certification requirements set by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or can meet the certification requirements within a year of date of hire;Articulate a clear vision for a middle school school Visual Arts curriculumDemonstrate skill in designing and delivering lessonsDemonstrate skill in building effective relationships with students and colleaguesHold a deep belief that all students can and will succeedPossess a desire to continually improve their practice as an educator by taking and implementing feedback