Job Description

Art Teacher

Espiritu Santo Catholic School

To teach in the Diocese of St Petersburg is to model Christ-like behavior at all times, to continuously grow professionally and model lifelong learning through understanding and application of current best practices, to respect and honor the dignity of the students as children of God who are growing, physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally, to work collaboratively with the parents in relation to the students holistic growth, to commit to the concept of total community, and to provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment.

Teaching Art

To create challenging, educational art curriculum for students, Pre-K through 8^th grade.

Developing lessons that expose students to various art techniques and materials, in alignment with diocesan curriculum framework.

This includes:

• Plan, develop, and implement art history lessons to meet curriculum goals
• Introduce art principles and techniques
• Support and promote student creativity
• Lead classes with a combination of lesson plans and hands-on teaching
• Provide students guidance and feedback
• Promote self-expression and build confidence
• Establish a creative setting while maintaining a productive learning environment
• Stay up to date with new art techniques and trends and adopt them for students at all levels
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to introduce art across curriculum
• Assess and evaluate student artwork
• Contribute art skills to enhance school events and activities
• Maintain accurate records of students’ progress and grades
• Order and maintain the art supply inventory needed to successfully fulfill lesson plans.
• Make use of online courses, videos, and art conventions to learn and grow as a teacher.

This is an hourly, part-time position with the possibility of moving to full time for the qualified candidate.

Please submit an application, resume and cover letter for consideration.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Level II Background Screening.