Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher

• Position Type:
  SUBSTITUTES/TEMP SUPPORT/LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TCHR
  
• Date Posted:
  10/19/2026
  
• Location:
  Ocean Avenue Elementary School
  
• Date Available:
  02/10/2027
  
• Closing Date:
  Open until filled

TITLE: Long-Term Sub Art Teacher (February 2027) - Ocean Avenue Elementary School

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Art Teacher at Ocean Avenue Elementary School will foster creativity and artistic expression for students in grades K-5 using a variety of media and techniques. The teacher will also provide behavioral support in alignment with school-wide practices and assess student progress to inform instruction. The role requires collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and a strong commitment to equity and inclusive education.

** Approximate dates of coverage are February 10 to June 16, 2027. **

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of PPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, PPS policies, and effective instructional practices
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents and community
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of education from an accredited college or university

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State Teacher Certificate with Endorsement 620 (Art, PK-12) (more info)
• Maine State CHRC authorization (more info) **
  • **If you already have an active teacher certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your teacher certification

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Temporary (approx. dates of coverage: 02/10/2027-06/18/2027)
• Wage: $37.25 per hour
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT OCEAN AVE:

Ocean Avenue Elementary School is proud to be Maine's first International Baccalaureate IB WORLD SCHOOL offering the Primary Years Program (IB PYP). The IB PYP inquiry-driven learning model was adopted by Ocean Ave School as part of its school-improvement long-range plan, after input from teachers, parents, and administrators. We are working with full commitment to build the program into the fabric of the curriculum school-wide with the six concept-based transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry at each grade level. In addition, we are exploring and practicing "internationally-minded" character traits across the school community with the IB Learner Profile and IB attitudes. We were authorized as an IB World School offering the PYP in July 2016.

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