(2025-2026) Long Term Substitute- Art Teacher, St. Thomas More School

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

St. Thomas More School, Allentown

Position Description

Job Title: Long Term Substitute- Art Teacher

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Job Status: Full-Time

Reporting Functions: Reports to Principal

Job Function: Responsible for teaching and developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to teach and develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates lesson plans that teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history that are appropriate for the age and abilities of the students in the class.

• Teach and encourage the use of different medias of drawing (charcoal pencil, acrylics etc.)

• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art.

• Demonstrate, teach and assist students in techniques in activities such as drawing and painting and teach the versatility of acrylic paints: dry brushing, staining, layering, underpainting, monoprinting etc.

• Communicates students' progress to parents, particularly regarding students who may need extra assistance.

• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.

• Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment.

• Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection.

• Evaluate each student's performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings and prepare progress reports.

• Select and requisition books, instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records. Runs the classroom within the allocated budget.

• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students' work for the school and the community. May sponsor exhibits from outside the school.

• Actively supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in a library, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security.

• Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment established from St. Thomas More's discipline procedures.

• Attend school preparation days, in-service and staff development opportunities, and Diocesan educational workshops; attend and participate in school faculty meetings, open houses, and other school-related activities upon the request of the principal.

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms. Follow all St. Thomas More School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.

• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal

Additional Conditions of Employment:

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, typically in education with a specialization in art or art education.

• Experience working with children in an art studio and/or classroom setting.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Knowledge of art history and different art genres in order to teach a range of art styles and possess enthusiasm and creativity themselves.

• Ability to communicate concrete and abstract concepts to students.

• Must possess patience and be able to motivate students. Ability to spot and cultivate creativity.

• Must have excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Must have strong organizational and time management skills, especially since the Art Teacher oversees ordering of art supplies.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• High degree of integrity, loyalty, and dependability and have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity and fine finger and hand manipulation to dial a telephone, enter data into a computer and use tools applied to art; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 20 pounds; and to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Working Conditions: Normal elementary school environment. Working Hours are 5 days per week Monday through Friday from 7:45 am -2:45 pm; may be required to occasionally work outside of normal work hours to attend meetings and events.

Please use this link to access the Diocese of Allentown's Teacher Application:

AllentownDiocese/Employment

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, clearances, and teacher application via iSolved Hire or to the following:

Principal Amanda Salovay

Email: asalovay@stmteachers.org

EOE M/F/D/V