Extended Term Substitute, Art Teacher (Sept-Dec 2025), Cambridge Preschool Program/King Open School Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Extended Term Substitute, Art Teacher (Sept-Dec 2025), Cambridge Preschool Program/King Open School
Employer
Cambridge Public Schools
Location
Cambridge, MA, US
Salary
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Cambridge Public Schools
Location
Cambridge, MA, US
Salary
Competitive categories Employer
Cambridge Public Schools
Location
Cambridge, MA, US
Salary
Competitive categories categories

Position:

Extended Term Substitute, Visual Arts Teacher, JK-5 Available September 1, 2025 through no later than December 31, 2025 Visual & Performing Arts Department/King Open School/Cambridge Preschool Program Visual Arts Teacher, JK-5, at

Cambridge Public Schools:

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking an extended term substitute, full time, visual arts teacher for Preschool through -5 at the King Open Elementary School (half time) and the Cambridge Pre-School Program (half time) for the dates of 09/01/25-12/31/25

About King Open School Community:

The King Open’s commitment statement reads, “The King Open is committed to increasing every student’s ability to monitor her or his own learning, to recognize the role of effort in learning and to work and succeed independently as well as cooperatively.” Through differentiation and academic rigor, we provide our students with a well-rounded education that will enable them to develop critical and flexible thinking capacity, collaboration skills and a work ethic that will prepare them for becoming productive citizens. We know that this commitment cannot be fully realized without the support of our families. Therefore, participation and feedback from parent/guardian/caregiver(s) is welcomed, and we are also committed to ensuring that all of our families are deeply connected with their child’s learning and the happenings in our school community. Positive attitudes and perceptions influence teaching and learning. Here at the King Open we believe that it is our d responsibility to maintain and cultivate positive attitudes and perceptions as we work together to create and plan activities. An authentic respect for diversity as evidenced by a sincere effort to learn about our students and to include in our day-to-day routines culturally responsive pedagogy, will have a huge impact on creating/sustaining a safe, orderly and high achieving school community. We create opportunities for our students to acquire and integrate; extend and refine as well as use content meaningfully so that they have the skills needed to actively explore and investigate the ever-changing world. Finally, looking at student work and assessment data will aid the King Open staff in making informed decisions about instruction in an intentional effort to close gaps in student learning and dramatically increase student achievement. About the

Early Learning Center:

The Early Learning Center is a new center for some of CPSD’s Preschool Program.

The Opportunity:

The King Open Elementary and the Cambridge Preschool Program, in partnership with the Visual and Performing Arts Department, seek a confident, creative, social-justice oriented, and compassionate teaching artist to lead and enhance the vision for an already vibrant arts program as an extended term substitute. The Visual Arts Extended Term Substitute will teach grades JK-5 Art classes and report both to the Principal of the Schools and the Director of the Visual and Performing Arts Department (VPA).

Key Responsibilities:

Teach visual arts classes to grades Preschool through 5th grade
Implement a rigorous and balanced standards-based art curriculum including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and printmaking
Demonstrate artistic skill using a wide variety of 2D and 3D media
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
Demonstrate flexibility and compassion, while maintaining high expectations for student achievement
Demonstrate strong classroom management skills
Employ inclusive instructional methods that motivate students to continue to pursue study in the visual arts community
Collaborate with school faculty to develop interdisciplinary curriculum and work with challenging students
Organize and participate in exhibitions of student work on and off campus
Contribute to departmental and school wide curriculum projects and other initiatives
Prepare for an art show
Steward the careful use of supplies, equipment, and teaching resources

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming ETS Visual Arts Teacher, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
2+ years’ experience leading visual arts instruction in an urban, multicultural, neurodiverse setting in preschool-5.
Culturally responsive educator with a strong sense for social justice and equity.
High degree of comfort working with colleagues to build and refine engaging, standards based learning experiences that are responsive to the needs and interests of the communities you serve.
Collaborative disposition, eager to partner with classroom teachers, VPA staff, and other team members in the district on behalf of our students and families.
Excellent classroom management skills and use appropriate authentic assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and adjust practice to meet the needs of all students.
Strong organizational skills, setting up structures that allow you to manage your own work effectively and position colleagues for success.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Massachusetts Licensure for Art PreK-5 preferred.
How to

Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity. At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.