Art Teacher - #1405770

Skills

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer. Position:

• Art Teacher
  
  

Summary

• The New Bedford Public Schools is seeking a full time Visual Art Teacher to complement our growing team of arts educators.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Be a creative and innovative educator with a philosophy that all students can demonstrate artistic skills and habits of mind
• Have strengths in arts integration and visual thinking skills, possess knowledge of various movements, styles and world cultures' art.
• Educators should have positive classroom management techniques, be responsive to student diversity, enjoy working in an urban setting and work well with colleagues, administrators and parents.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with colleagues, administrators and parents
  
  

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• A demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels.
• A demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Terms of Employment

• Reports to: School Principal
• Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract found here
  
  

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 ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.