Art Teacher

St. Rose of Lima; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Rose of Lima, part of Independence Mission Schools, seeks an Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to deliver engaging art instruction and foster a supportive classroom culture.

Candidates should have a high school degree and be prepared to obtain required clearances, with a focus on collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and a commitment to student growth and character formation.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or working with children in an educational setting (preferred).
• Content aptitude and a passion for education.
• A track record of leading students to successfully achieve academic and behavioral expectations.

Responsibilities

• Model outstanding character with a commitment to the moral formation of our students.
• Set high behavioral and academic expectations for students.
• Implement effective classroom management systems and maintain a positive, respectful, productive culture of learning.
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students at various skill levels, using data to inform instruction, and provide additional support or advanced challenges as needed.
• Communicate with parents regularly about student progress, classroom activities, and any concerns.
• Be an enthusiastic learner, committed to his or her own growth as an educator, who applies skills learned through coaching, grade level teamwork, and professional development

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Art Teacher

Independence Mission Schools St. Rose of Lima - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5942556

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

St. Rose of Lima,an Independence Mission School, is seeking an Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Specials teacher should have a strong understanding of evidence - based age-appropriate curriculum and instructional strategies, enthusiasm for innovative practices, willingness to participate as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team, and possess the ability to adapt activities in order to incorporate the diverse strengths of students.

The successful candidate will:

• Model outstanding character with a commitment to the moral formation of our students.
• Set high behavioral and academic expectations for students.
• Implement effective classroom management systems and maintain a positive, respectful, productive culture of learning.
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students at various skill levels, using data to inform instruction, and provide additional support or advanced challenges as needed.
• Communicate with parents regularly about student progress, classroom activities, and any concerns.
• Be an enthusiastic learner, committed to his or her own growth as an educator, who applies skills learned through coaching, grade level teamwork, and professional development

Experience:

• Experience teaching or working with children in an educational setting (preferred).
• Content aptitude and a passion for education.
• A track record of leading students to successfully achieve academic and behavioral expectations.

Certification, Degrees, and Qualifications:

• High School Degree (required)
• Clearances on all required background checks (required)

EOE:IMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrates staff diversity. We strive to be and build a diverse team that is representative of our students and the communities in which we serve. If you identify as an individual of color, we highly encourage you to apply!

Want to learn more aboutIMSand our school locations? Please visit: https://independencemissionschools.org/schools/

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $41,330 to $50,937 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Physical Education

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Natalie Roche
• 1012 W Thompson St
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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