What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at Opus Montessori School?
Part-Time Art Teacher (Preschool) — Opus Montessori School
Opus Montessori School is seeking a warm, creative, and dependable Art Teacher to join our vibrant early childhood community. This is a part-time position ideal for an artist-educator who is passionate about nurturing creativity in young children through hands-on exploration and process-based learning.
Position Details:
- Schedule: 1 day per week (3 hours/day)
- Location: Opus Montessori School, 180 Hawthorne Rd., Barrington Hills, IL 60010
- Start Date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Design and lead engaging, age-appropriate art experiences for children ages 2–6
- Foster a joyful, exploratory environment that emphasizes creativity over product
- Collaborate with classroom guides to align art activities with Montessori principles
- Prepare and maintain materials and a clean, inspiring art space
- Document student work and support occasional school events or exhibits
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with preschool-aged children in a creative or educational setting
- Background in visual arts, art education, or early childhood education
- Familiarity with Montessori philosophy (or a willingness to learn)
- Patient, encouraging, and enthusiastic about child-led discovery
- Reliable and organized, with strong communication skills
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $100.00 per week
Expected hours: 3 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100