ELEMENTARY ART TEACHER

Job Details
Job ID: 3040164
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: January 9, 2019
Starting Date: January 14, 2019

Job Description
The New Bedford Public Schools is seeking a dynamic visual art teacher to join our team of elementary educators. This position is full time but at multiple elementary schools teaching visual arts to grades K-5. Schools and schedule will be determined based on the needs of the district.

A qualified applicant will:

• hold Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license as an Academic: Teacher, Visual Arts, grades K-5
  
• possess knowledge of art education methods, techniques and tools
  
• have experience designing and implementing engaging lessons, units and assessments in that correlate to the MA Frameworks for Visual Arts as well as lessons that integrate visual art and other curricular subjects
  
• have positive classroom management techniques, be responsive to student diversity, enjoy working in an urban setting
  
• have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with colleagues, administrators and parents.
  
  This position follows the Unit A Contract Position Type: Full-time
  Positions Available: 1
  
  Welcome to New Bedford Public Schools!
  
  We are committed to developing a community of learners who are academically proficient, demonstrate strong character and exhibit self confidence.
  
  As whalers' oil provided light to the world, so shall New Bedford students shine with academic excellence.
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer
  New Bedford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
  
  Job Requirements
  The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required


Application Questions
There are no application questions required for this job posting.

Contact Information
Lynn Souza, Director - Fine Arts
455 County Street
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
Phone: (508) 997-4511
Email: lsouza@newbedfordschools.org