Art Teacher
About The Position
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us. Job SummaryThe Art Teacher is responsible for delivering a comprehensive visual arts program that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression while supporting the mission of Catholic education. The teacher integrates faith, culture, and artistic tradition, encouraging students to explore beauty, truth, and meaning through art.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Art, Education, or a related field
- Ability to teach art to children in junior high and high school setting
- Strong organizational, classroom management, and communication skills
- Dependable, creative, and professional demeanor
- Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education
Nice To Haves
- Valid teaching certification or eligibility
- Previous experience teaching art in a school setting
- Experience working with a variety of age levels and skill ranges
- Practicing Catholic or willingness to support Catholic faith practices
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate Jr/Sr high school art lessons for students
- Introduce and reinforce art concepts, techniques, and art history
- Foster creativity, imagination, and appreciation for the arts
- Integrate faith, culture, and creativity into art instruction when appropriate
- Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging art classroom
- Display student artwork and support school-wide art projects and events
- Communicate effectively with school administration and classroom teachers
- Coordinate and manage the publications classes products that include school newsletter/periodical “THE GLEANER”, high school yearbook, and work with school social media postings
- Be the main point of contact for yearbook publication company and agency
- Manage the budget of the yearbook
- Assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback
- Support students’ academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development
- Follow all school policies and Archdiocesan guidelines
- Model Christian values and uphold the mission of Catholic education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
