Elementary Art Teacher (Grades K-4)

Elementary Art Teacher (Grades K-4) Long Term Substitute One-Year, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Position for the 2026-2027 School Year Carlisle Public Schools seeks a creative, collaborative, and student-centered Elementary Art Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will foster artistic growth and creativity while creating an inclusive learning environment that inspires curiosity, self-expression, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Essential Responsibilities -Teach visual art to students in kindergarten through grade 4. - Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction that develops students' artistic skills, creativity, and understanding of a variety of artistic methods, materials, techniques, and media. - Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that encourages creativity, risk-taking, and respect for diverse perspectives. - Design and implement authentic assessments, analyze student learning, provide timely and constructive feedback, and use assessment data to inform instruction. - Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs, strengths, and developmental levels of all students. - Establish high expectations for student learning, behavior, effort, and artistic achievement. - Foster an equitable and culturally responsive classroom that affirms students' identities, backgrounds, languages, and experiences. - Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, administrators, and staff to support student success and strengthen the school community through the arts. - Build positive partnerships with families by maintaining open communication about student progress, curriculum, and strategies to support learning at home. - Reflect on instructional practice, participate in ongoing professional learning, and collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve teaching and student outcomes. - Uphold the professional, ethical, and collaborative standards of Carlisle Public Schools. Qualifications Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Visual Art (PreK-8) required. The ideal candidate: - Demonstrates strong knowledge of elementary art education, child development, and effective instructional practices. - Creates engaging learning experiences that promote creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression. - Uses assessment data to support student growth and continuously improve instruction. - Maintains high expectations while fostering a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment. - Communicates effectively and builds collaborative relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners. - Demonstrates professionalism, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous learning.