Art Teacher - Massabesic Middle School

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Teacher: Art

Date Posted:
6/1/2026

Location:
Massabesic Middle School
Regional School Unit No. 57 (RSU 57)
Waterboro, Maine

Position Title: Art Teacher
Location: Massabesic Middle School (MMS)
District: Regional School Unit 57

Reports To: Building Administration (Principal and/or Assistant Principal)

Job Goal

To deliver high-quality instruction and services that empower students to develop the knowledge, skills, and habits of work necessary to become successful, engaged individuals and citizens.

Position Overview

Art Teacher

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a specific area of teaching
• Certification: Must hold appropriate Maine Department of Education Certification
• Appropriate training and preparation for middle school-level instruction

Performance Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Program Planning: Design a program of study that aligns with student needs, interests, and abilities while meeting curriculum goals.
• Objective Setting: Establish clear learning objectives for all lessons and projects.
• Instructional Methods: Employ diverse teaching methods and materials appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Substitute Readiness: Organize work and classes so that substitute teachers can step in with minimal loss of learning.

Classroom Environment

• Engagement: Create a classroom atmosphere that encourages participation and is appropriate to student maturity levels.
• Behavior Management: Develop and maintain fair and just classroom rules in alignment with district policies to ensure an orderly learning environment.
• Safety: Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Assessment & Student Support

• Regular Feedback: Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide timely feedback.
• Specialized Support: Identify student learning difficulties and collaborate with district specialists when required.
• Accessibility: Remain available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day as reasonably requested.

Professionalism & Collaboration

• Professional Growth: Strive for continuous professional improvement.
• Team Participation: Attend staff meetings, serve on committees, and actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Physical Tasks: Bending, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching.
• Lifting: Ability to lift ranging from 25 75 lbs depending on student size and situational needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Terms of Employment

• Salary & Conditions: To be established by the RSU 57 School Board.
• Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the School Board's policy on evaluation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability. Retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in investigations is prohibited.

Note

This job description reflects the general requirements of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned.