Long Term Substitute Visual Arts Teacher (February-April 2026) bei Arlington Public Schools

The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.

Type of Position: Long Term Sub (Maternity Leave) Visual Arts Teacher (February-April, 2026) 

Location: Ottoson Middle School, Arlington, MA 

POSITION GOALS: We are looking for an innovative visual arts educator who can inspire students to become life-long learners and creative risk-takers, and provide students with the technical skills and Studio Habits of Mind they need to realize their own creative vision.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach seventh and eighth grade visual arts courses, following curricula that focus on drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media. Classes are taught five periods a day, Monday-Friday.

Qualifications:  (preferred) Licensed in Visual Arts

Reports To: Director of Visual Arts, K-12 and Ottoson Middle School Principal

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.