Long Term Sub: Primary & Lower School Visual Arts Teacher: Fall 2025

Description

Derby Academy, a Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 co-educational day school located in Hingham, Massachusetts, seeks a Primary & Lower School (PreK through Grade 3) Arts Teacher to work with our youngest students, teaching visual art. This is a Long-Term Substitute Teacher position, beginning August 18, 2025 through December 2025. 

Rooted in the school’s motto, “Improve Both Mind and Heart,” Derby’s Primary & Lower School program emphasizes a well-balanced education with challenging academics, enriching arts programs, and physical education. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in art education, as well as a demonstrated ability to work with young students. The Art Teacher will teach all PreK through Grade 3 classes and assist with major school initiatives related to the Arts Program. The Art Teacher is expected to collaborate with colleagues at various grade levels and within the department effectively. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience teaching in an early childhood setting, as well as a strong visual arts background. A collaborative spirit and a growth mindset are essential for success in this role. 

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in arts education, excellent written and verbal communication skills, commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, ongoing engagement in professional development, and a deep understanding of arts education and early childhood required. At least three years of previous teaching experience and Massachusetts teacher certification are preferred, but not required, for consideration.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• a strong professional background in visual arts;
• experience working with young students and deep understanding of early childhood development;
• enthusiasm, flexibility, and a desire to collaborate with colleagues both in the department and across disciplines;
• desire to develop curriculum that focuses on authentic, real-world application of learning;
• the ability to create activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, innovation, problem-solving, and the use of technology;
• success in creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment in which students can learn and interact positively with one another through student-centered instruction, collaboration and authentic assessment; 
• experience with and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and the impact they have on the curriculum and the community;
• success in communicating with parents to provide timely and appropriate feedback regarding student progress;
• a growth mindset when it comes to engaging with relevant and mission-driven professional learning to grow their practice.

A competitive salary and benefits package includes generous funding of professional development. This is a long-term substitute teaching position, starting August 18, 2025 through December 2025. 

Derby Academy is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational community and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, color, veteran status, physical ability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin or any other state or federally protected classifications. Derby Academy is an equal opportunity employer. 

Derby Academy values inclusivity and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds or who have experience in cultural competency work to apply. 

Interested candidates may email a letter of interest, resume, and references here. No phone calls, please.