K-8 Art Teacher

Miamiarch; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School in South Miami, Florida is seeking a Full-time Art Teacher for grades K-8 to begin October 2026. The teacher will plan, organize, and implement an art program aligned with Catholic mission.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Art Education, FDOE certification, and catechetical certification within three years. English and Spanish fluency, and strong classroom skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or related field.
• FDOE Art Education certificate, temporary or professional.
• Must obtain Archdiocesan catechetical certification within three years.
• Minimum 1 year of classroom experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; tech-friendly.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement an instructional arts program for K–8.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and improve curriculum.
• Align instruction with Archdiocese mission and school policies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art Education

FDOE Teaching certificate in Art Education

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

School Faculty - Elementary - St. Thomas the Apostle School

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School in South Miami, Florida is seeking a Full-time Art Teacher for grades K-8 to begin October 2026. This teacher will be expected to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for art students. This teacher performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. Salary will vary based on certification and years of experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or related field.
• FDOE Teaching certificate in Art Education, temporary or professional required.
• Must obtain catechetical certification from Archdiocesan Office of Catechesis within three years of hire.
• Minimum of 1-year classroom experience.
• Flexibility to assess needs with ability to adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Able to collaborate in a professional learning community to develop, implement and improve the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction to facilitate high student achievement.
• Complete mastery of the written and spoken English and Spanish language.
• Strong presentation skills with use of instructional technologies.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, PowerPoint a plus.
• Must have clear and concise communications with students and parents.
• Good spelling and grammar required.
• Supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Knowledge of the basic tenets of the Catholic Church.
• Must have a professional demeanor, including adherence to dress code.

Subject line should read: K-8 Art Teacher.

Please note: In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults", the selected candidate for this entity must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit www.info.flclearinghouse.com/ .