What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher - Part time position at Country Day Montessori?
Seeking a creative Art Teacher to guide students in self-directed, hands-on art exploration within a Montessori environment . Responsibilities include designing Montessori-aligned art lessons, maintaining a prepared art space, integrating art into curriculum, and fostering creativity, independence, and social-emotional growth. The role demands both artistic expertise and Montessori pedagogical skill, ensuring that art education supports the whole child’s development.
Essential Job Functions
· Work shift, Tuesday and Thursday only, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
· Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality Montessori-aligned art instruction tailored to the developmental stages of students from infancy through fifth grade, fostering creativity, independence, and a love of learning in alignment with the school’s mission
· Provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for students
· Create and maintain a prepared art environment: clean, organized, aesthetically pleasing and stocked with safe, accessible materials
· Observe and assess student progress in artistic skills, creativity, and engagement, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs
· Encourage self-directed learning by offering choice in art activities and guiding students through the creative process
· Apply Montessori principles: respect for the child, individualized learning, and prepared environment
· Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and administrators
· Works effectively with school colleagues, parents and administrators
· Performs other related duties as required
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: No more than 16.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work Tuesday and Thursday from 8 am to 4:30 pm?
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person