Future Art Teacher Opportunities

Hebrew Public • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Philadelphia Hebrew Public (PHP) welcomes connections with creative, skilled, and student-centered educators for future Art Teacher opportunities. This evergreen posting builds relationships with potential candidates; applications are reviewed as staffing needs arise, and the Talent Team may contact candidates whose skills and experience align with future opportunities.

The Art Teacher inspires students across multiple grade levels to explore creativity, develop artistic skills, and build confidence through engaging visual arts instruction. Instruction includes hands-on work in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and mixed media, while supporting students’ critical thinking, cultural awareness, and self-expression. The teacher creates a joyful, inclusive learning environment that celebrates diverse artistic traditions and student identities, and helps students share their work through creative projects, collaborative experiences, and school-wide exhibitions.

PHP is part of Hebrew Public, a secular network of schools serving students from diverse backgrounds. Teachers receive coaching, collaborative planning, professional development, and certification support. The organization describes its compensation model as recognizing teacher skill, growth, and classroom impact; eligible teachers may qualify for annual salary increases after their first year based on classroom impact. PHP also offers professional growth, collaboration, and potential career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of artistic techniques, visual arts instruction, and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Commitment to culturally responsive instruction that reflects students' identities and experiences.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to create an engaging, inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for students with varied learning needs and artistic experience.
• Deep belief in the limitless potential of Black and Brown students and commitment to helping them thrive as global citizens.

Nice To Haves

• Pennsylvania teaching certification in Art Education, or active progress toward appropriate certification.
• Experience working in urban school communities.
• Experience teaching visual arts to elementary and/or middle school students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned visual arts instruction across multiple grade levels.
• Teach foundational artistic concepts and techniques through drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and other creative mediums.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varying artistic abilities, language backgrounds, and learning needs.
• Establish a joyful, inclusive, and well-managed classroom with clear routines and high expectations.
• Assess student progress, provide meaningful feedback, and celebrate artistic growth.
• Organize student art exhibitions, collaborative projects, and school-wide displays.
• Collaborate with colleagues to connect visual arts to other academic subjects and school-wide initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Model Hebrew Public's OLAM values: outstanding problem solving, continuous learning, making a difference, and intentional communication.
• Participate in collaborative planning, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.
• Reflect on instructional practice and seek opportunities for continued professional growth.
• Support school-wide expectations, priorities, and community-building activities.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities to support continued learning and instructional growth.
• Collaborative planning and opportunities to share ideas and effective practices with colleagues.
• An on-site team of Climate staff and Social Workers to support students and families.
• Opportunities to apply for funds to support pathways toward teacher certification.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development as available.
• Eligible teachers may qualify for annual salary increases of 5% up to 10% after their first year, based on classroom impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level