The Westwood Public Schools is a high-performing district with a commitment to the arts. The Art Department recently underwent a curriculum review process and articulated the following mission for the department:

The Westwood Art Department provides an environment in which students develop the skills and capacity to create, respond and communicate through the unique language of the visual arts. In an increasingly interconnected and visual world, through their study of the arts, our students enrich their personal experience and become more imaginative thinkers and inventive problem-solvers.

Create
Engage in the creative problem-solving process
Experiment and take risks
Develop craft and technique with increasing proficiency
Express something original as an individual or as a collaborator

Respond
Observe and analyze with a critical eye
Critique one’s own work and the work of others
Recognize and appreciate diverse approaches to art – historical, cultural, and stylistic

Communicate
Convey ideas and feelings through the elements and principles of art
Discuss or articulate one’s intention and choices as an artist
Share one’s artwork with the community

Must hold Massachusetts certification as an art teacher. Supervisor/Director license preferred.  At least 5 years of experience.  Master’s degree preferred.

Application Deadline:  April 5, 2013
Starting Date: August 28, 2013

To apply go to the Westwood web site and click on employment.