Middle School Arts Teacher (2026-2027)

Match has an opening for a full-time Arts Teacher who can continue to help build Matchs middle school Arts program. The position entails planning and teaching visual arts and/or performing arts classes during the regular school day. The position is located at Match Middle School on 215 Forest Hills St. in Jamaica Plain, MA. 

The compensation for Match teaching positions ranges from $61,812-$98,899 and is based on a candidates prior years of teaching experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of health insurance costs and student loan repayment assistance. Hours for the position are 7:00am-2:45pm (7:00am-4:30pm on Wednesdays for collaboration and professional development).

We would like the Arts teacher to offer visual arts or performing arts classes. There is a budget available for equipment and supplies. 

The Arts Teacher will:

• Design curriculum and teach middle school Arts classes;
• Teach classes at multiple grade levels;
• Prepare students to perform at community meetings throughout the year;
• Uphold high academic and behavioral expectations for students, and provide lots of support for getting students there;
• Participate actively in Matchs coaching and professional development programming;
• Assist with school programming as needed during non-instructional time; and
• Serve as a positive and collaborative member of the Match Charter Public School community

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QUALIFICATIONS

Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background. 

We are looking for applicants who:

• Have at least 1-3 years prior experience as a Visual or Performing Arts teacher
• hold a valid and appropriate license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or meet licensure requirements within a year of date of hire
• Articulate a clear vision for a middle school Visual or Performing Arts curriculum
• Demonstrate skill in designing and delivering lessons
• Demonstrate skill in building effective relationships with students and colleagues
• Hold a deep belief that all students can and will succeed
• Possess a desire to continually improve their practice as an educator by taking and implementing feedback

ABOUT MATCH EDUCATION

Match Education () is the shared brand name of Match Charter Public School and The Match School Foundation, Inc. Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate a high-performing urban charter public school and a unique associate teacher program that trains teachers for high-poverty schools. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform.

The Match Foundation, Inc. and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

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