Visual Arts Teacher, CSUS

Cambridge Public Schools Visual & Performing Arts - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Starting Date:

Sep 1, 2026

Job Description
Position: Visual Arts Teacher – Cambridge Street Upper School/Visual & Performing Arts Department.

Key Responsibilities

Teach visual arts classes to grades 6‑8.

Teach students in general education, inclusion, and substantially separate classrooms.

Implement a rigorous and balanced standards‑based art curriculum.

Provide instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, 2D, 3D, and printmaking, demonstrating proficiency in multiple modalities.

Demonstrate artistic skill using a wide variety of 2D and 3D media.

Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Maintain high expectations for student achievement while demonstrating flexibility and compassion.

Employ instructional methods that motivate students to pursue continued 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, including an on‑campus annual art show.

Contribute to departmental and school‑wide curriculum projects and other initiatives.

Steward the careful use of supplies, equipment, and teaching resources.

Your Skill Set

2+ years’ experience leading visual arts instruction in an urban, multicultural setting for grades 6‑8.

Culturally responsive educator with a strong sense of social justice and equity.

Comfortable working with colleagues to build and refine engaging, standards‑based learning experiences responsive to community needs.

Collaborative disposition, eager to partner with classroom teachers, VPA staff, and other district team members for student and family benefit.

Excellent classroom management skills and use of authentic assessment strategies to monitor progress.

Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners and adjust practice to meet all student needs.

Strong organizational skills, establishing structures to manage own work and support colleagues.

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Massachusetts Licensure for Art PK‑8 or 5‑12 required.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

Cambridge Public Schools

135 Berkshire Street

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141

Email: hr@cpsd.us

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