Part-Time Art Teacher

The Spire School•Stamford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Spire School, we provide therapeutic education for college-bound students in grades 6–12. Guided by values of wellness, resilience, and individualized support, we empower students to overcome challenges and reach their potential. Join our team and make an impact that lasts. As an Art Teacher at The Spire School, you will design and deliver engaging art instruction for students in grades 6–12 with diverse learning profiles and social-emotional needs. You’ll help students strengthen their artistic skills, creativity, confidence, and self-expression through a variety of techniques and media. In this role, you will create a structured and welcoming classroom, adapt instruction to meet individual needs, and collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to support each student’s growth and success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Experience teaching art to students in grades 6-12
Knowledge of Connecticut State Standards for Art Education
Proficiency in various art techniques and media
Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
Strong classroom management skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience with IEP and progress-monitoring processes

Nice To Haves

Experience in a therapeutic education setting
Familiarity with social-emotional learning strategies
Experience integrating technology into art instruction

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging art instruction aligned with Connecticut State Standards, incorporating art history and diverse artists, movements, and styles.
Teach a variety of artistic techniques and media, including drawing, illustration, graphite, charcoal, acrylic and watercolor painting, color theory, composition, and mixed-media projects.
Differentiate lessons and projects based on students’ individual abilities, interests, learning profiles, and social-emotional needs.
Create and maintain an organized, welcoming, and visually engaging classroom with clear expectations and appropriate structure.
Monitor, document, and report student progress while contributing relevant information to the IEP and progress-monitoring processes.
Build positive relationships with students and help them develop confidence, independence, perseverance, and self-expression through the arts.
Collaborate closely with teachers, clinicians, school counselors, school leadership, and families to support student success.
Participate as an active member of The Spire School community and perform other duties as assigned by school leadership.
Deliver adaptive art instruction using research-based practices, modify lessons to meet diverse student needs, and create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Develop and maintain lesson plans, instructional materials, and accurate documentation of student progress and skill development.
Differentiate instruction and implement behavior supports as needed to ensure meaningful and safe participation for all students.
Collaborate with colleagues, follow school-wide expectations, contribute to non-instructional activities, and communicate effectively with staff and families.
Integrate technology into instruction, supervise students across various school settings, and perform other duties as assigned to support school and program success.

Benefits

Paid time off
Extra paid school breaks (for select roles)
Paid holidays
Gym discounts
Mindfulness apps
Prescription savings
Tuition reimbursement
Career development programs
Leadership training
401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions