Posting number: S27240
Department: West Middle School
Job classification: Art Teacher
Posting type: Open & Internal
Categories: Education
Under the direction of the principal and the fine arts program coordinator, the art teacher will teach middle school classes as scheduled, will co-ordinate art with other curricula, and will be involved with all schedule exhibits.
Teach a variety of Art Classes at the middle school level including, 3D classes including ceramics and foundation studio.
Work with Art department as a team to develop curriculum.
Willingness to share the responsibilities of the Art department.
Massachusetts certification in area of art
Demonstrated successful teaching in art.
Demonstrated thorough knowledge of elements of art and successful techniques with emphasis on three-dimensional products including ceramics.
Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
Demonstrated successful techniques in integrating art program into the curriculum of other disciplines.
Ability to communicate articulately and cooperatively with teachers, parents, and administrators.
Knowledge and sensitivity to successfully mainstream the learning disabled.
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Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.
APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.
Welcome to Andover Public Schools (APS), a district dedicated to providing creative and quality instruction that educates the whole child so that they are prepared for success in college, career and life. We are a district known for academic rigor and excellence in arts and athletics.
APS is focused on world-class child-entered excellence in early childhood, elementary and secondary education. We have one Preschool, six K-5 Elementary Schools, three 6-8 Middle Schools, and a Senior High School.
We encourage all of our students to think creatively, to ask the tough questions, to delve deeply into research utilizing the latest technology, to communicate in a variety of media and to collaborate with peers and adults. We go well beyond the mandated curriculum to develop each student’s individual academic, artistic and athletic potential, while developing a moral compass that will guide him/her beyond high school.
Andover prides itself as one of the highest performing school districts in the state of Massachusetts, with a current total school enrollment is 6,075. We place a high value on maintaining appropriate class sizes and our students in K-12 enjoy one of the lowest class sizes in the area.
Our teachers and staff are among the best in the nation, leading the way with innovative instruction focused on preparing students for success. Andover test scores are a testament to this and are among the highest in the state, and are very competitive with top public and private schools in the nation.
