Elementary Art Teacher Position Type: Full-Time Elementary Visual Art Teacher (Northeast School)
Locations: Waltham Public Schools Elementary Schools

Position Overview

Waltham Public Schools is seeking a passionate creative and student-centered Elementary Art Teachers to join our Fine and Performing Arts Department and elementary school teaching teams. The ideal candidates will inspire young learners through engaging and developmentally appropriate visual arts instruction that fosters creativity curiosity critical thinking and artistic expression.

Elementary art teachers will provide students with foundational experiences in visual arts while helping students build confidence problem-solving skills and appreciation for diverse artistic traditions and perspectives. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to inclusive standards-based instruction and the ability to create welcoming classroom environments that support the needs of all learners.

A valid Massachusetts teaching license in Visual Arts is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging standards-based visual arts lessons appropriate for elementary-aged students.
• Teach foundational art concepts and techniques including drawing painting sculpture collage printmaking ceramics mixed media and introductory digital art experiences.
• Foster creativity craftsmanship self-expression and artistic confidence in young learners.
• Create a positive inclusive and supportive classroom environment that encourages exploration collaboration and creative risk-taking.
• Introduce students to artists artistic traditions and visual cultures from diverse historical and global perspectives.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varied learning needs interests backgrounds and abilities.
• Integrate opportunities for cross-curricular connections and collaboration with classroom teachers and school staff.
• Assess student growth through projects portfolios observations student reflections and classroom participation.
• Organize and display student artwork throughout the school and community to celebrate student creativity and learning.
• Maintain and manage classroom materials tools equipment and supplies to ensure safe and organized learning environments.
• Communicate effectively with students families colleagues and administrators to support student growth and engagement.
• Participate actively in school initiatives professional learning opportunities and collaborative team meetings.
• Stay current with best practices in elementary art education and incorporate technology and contemporary practices into instruction when appropriate.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in Art Education Fine Arts or a related field required. Masters degree preferred.

Certification

Valid Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure in Visual Arts.

Experience

• Prior experience teaching elementary visual art preferred.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and inclusive classroom practices preferred.
• Experience organizing student art displays exhibitions or school-wide arts events is a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate art instruction for elementary students.
• Proficiency in a variety of traditional and contemporary artistic media and techniques.
• Ability to create engaging culturally responsive and student-centered learning experiences.
• Strong classroom management communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students families and colleagues.
• Commitment to fostering creativity inclusion and equitable access to arts education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating technology into visual arts instruction.
• Experience supporting multilingual learners and students with diverse learning needs.
• Background as a practicing artist designer or creative professional.
• Experience collaborating across grade levels and interdisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us

At Waltham Public Schools we are committed to fostering vibrant and inclusive arts programs that provide all students with opportunities to explore creativity develop artistic skills and express themselves through the visual arts. Our elementary art teachers play an important role in helping students build confidence imagination and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative school community dedicated to supporting student learning creativity and belonging.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References

Salary: As per the WEA Contract

Salary ranges can be found at:
Waltham Public Schools Contracts and Evaluations

Required Experience:

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