Art Teacher Grades 5-8

Art Teacher Grades 5-8 Lawrence Public Schools Oliver Middle School

• Lawrence, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5670816

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 1, 2026 Job Description About us Oliver Middle School is a 5-8th grade public school in Lawrence, MA. At Oliver Middle, we strive to ensure that every student gets what they need to become critical thinkers and learners, and we work to create a positive, inclusive, growth oriented space for teachers to do their best work as well. Come join us on our trajectory of growth! Teaching at Oliver Middle School Oliver Middle School teachers work with a team of diverse colleagues to develop rigorous curricula, deliver engaging lessons, and support all students in their academic, social, and emotional wellbeing. Art is a new position for us

• specifically in this role we are looking for someone to utilize the MA art education frameworks to develop a course that is educational and engaging for all students in grades 5-8.

There is broad ability to adjust the course to student and teacher interest, with access to a variety of media including a kiln for pottery, with the ability to specialize more depending on the applicant. Lawrence Public Schools is a district that is committed to developing a strong arts pipeline for their high school arts academy, and as such provides extensive support for middle school arts programming. Desired Skills and Characteristics of an Oliver Middle School Teacher A deep desire to work with our students, families, and community An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them A capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans in accordance with the school's curriculum and standards.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment for students.
• Utilize effective teaching strategies to facilitate student understanding and engagement
• Assess student progress and provide timely feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Use behavior management techniques to promote a respectful and productive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to support student success.
• Provide academic advising and guidance to students regarding their educational goals.
• Provide tutoring and mentoring to students who require additional support.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Valid teaching certification in 5-8 art instruction or relevant subject area, or willingness to work toward certification in MA; SEI endorsement
• Experience teaching art at the elementary or middle level preferred
• Knowledge of current educational trends, technology, and best practices in science education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, including students with special education needs.
• A strong belief in Oliver Middle School's core values: Resilience, Integrity, Scholarship, Empathy, and our Community
• Current authorization to work in the United States
• A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment Working at Oliver Middle School We know that great staff members directly lead to the success of our students.

At Oliver Middle School, your career is shaped by: Talented, mission-driven colleagues: Our staff is enthusiastic, dedicated, and willing to do "whatever it takes" to put every student on the path to college Collaboration and teamwork: Staff members collaborate and work closely together on grade-level or content area teams, using data to track student performance as well as guide instructional practice Consistent professional growth and development: Members of our staff typically have bi-weekly check-in meetings with their managers where they receive targeted coaching and support. The entire staff participates in weekly professional development sessions during the school year, kick-started by new staff training before school begins in August. Compensation and Benefits Your salary is commensurate with experience and the Lawrence Public Schools salary scale. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position for which they are qualified. Our students must be exposed on a daily basis to a diverse group of powerful role models. Therefore, we have a responsibility to recruit, retain, develop, and reward a diverse and talented staff from a wide range of backgrounds to join our creative, mission-driven team.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Lawrence 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 identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type:

Full-time