Primary School Art Teacher

About the Role

This part-time position requires the Primary School art teacher to create a nurturing and creative environment that fosters artistic exploration and development in young children.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging and varied art projects that encourage exploration of different materials, techniques, and concepts.
• Cultivate culturally competent art classrooms by establishing and maintaining a respectful and conscientious environment.
• Collaborate with the vertical team and grade-level teams to ensure art curriculum continuity between Primary and Lower School and art curriculum integration.
• Maintain curriculum documentation following Lower School division requirements.
• Tailor instruction to meet individual students' diverse needs and learning styles according to the accommodations outlined in Student Support Plans.
• Stay current with art education trends, methodologies, and resources by pursuing professional development opportunities.
• Attend and contribute to regular grade‐level, vertical, divisional, and all-employee meetings.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned, such as lunch, recess, study hall, and carpool duty.
• Participate fully in the School community through club sponsorship, coaching, event attendance, or other means.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required, with preference in art or elementary education; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience teaching art to Primary or Lower School students preferred.
• Must meet minimum technology proficiency standards, including the ability to work in online Student Information and Learning Management Systems, schedule and conduct classes via Microsoft Teams and Zoom, and use the Microsoft 365 suite.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift approximately 30 lbs.
• Ability to work for extended periods, including weeknights and weekends when required.
• Ability to work with children and adults in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to work on-campus, at home, day trips, and overnight trips.

About St. John’s

St. John’s is an independent, coeducational Episcopal school serving up to 500 students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Located in a park-like setting on 10 acres in East Dallas, the School offers its employees and students a supportive esprit de corps fueled by a common mission – one dedicated to a program of academic excellence designed to train the mind, strengthen the character, and enrich the spirit of each student in a Christian environment.

We think of St. John’s not only as a school but also as a very special kind of community. We seek to employ people who – regardless of the role they play in the School – understand that they impact the lives of our students, families, and colleagues. The St. John’s Code calls us to model honesty and respectfulness in our relationships, responsibility in the performance of our assignments, and a caring attitude that extends to all members of our community.

In our commitment to diversity and equity, St. John’s Episcopal School does not discriminate regarding race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, marital status, religion, military status, and any protected category. This commitment extends to our employment, educational, admission, financial aid policies, and other school-administered programs.