Part-time Art Teacher

Oxford Senior Living; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 30,307,000 - 46,838,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Mary School in Milford is seeking a part-time Art Teacher (20 hours per week) for the 2026–2027 academic year. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for art education and create engaging experiences for students in grades K–8 within a faith-based setting.

The role emphasizes developing lesson plans that address spiritual and cognitive growth, using varied instructional methods, and maintaining strong family communication. Catholic in good standing preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as classroom art teacher.
• Minimum of 2 years of classroom experience.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging, age-appropriate art lessons.
• Commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and faith-based environment.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging learning environment for K–8 with spiritual growth.
• Develop daily lesson plans addressing spiritual, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Use diverse instructional techniques (modeling, questioning, demonstrating).
• Encourage self-help skills and independence in students.
• Adapt curriculum to meet individual learning needs and refer when necessary.
• Promote positive behavior and adhere to school policies.
• Maintain positive communication with families and attend staff meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff.
• Assist students needing additional support.

Skills

Art education passion

Engaging lessons

K-8 classroom experience

Education

4 Year Degree

Bachelor's in Art Education

Job description

• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

"Live the Message of Jesus"

Description

Saint Mary School in Milford is a thriving community of students and families seeking a part-time Art Teacher (20 hours per week) for the 2026–2027 academic year. The ideal candidate will have a passion for art education and a strong desire to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students in grades K–8.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities would include creating an engaging learning environment that fosters academic and spiritual growth, develops pre‑kindergarten students’ skills and a love of learning. The candidate should be competent at instructing K-Grade 8 students and ensuring their spiritual and academic growth.

Additionally, the candidate must be able to:

Develop and implement daily lesson plans that address spiritual, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

Use diverse instructional techniques such as modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.

Encourage children to develop self‑help skills and independence.

Adapt curriculum to meet individual learning needs and initiate referrals when necessary.

Promote positive behavior through redirection, positive reinforcement, and adherence to the school’s behavioral policies.

Maintain positive communication with families.

Attend regular staff meetings and participate in annual reviews and professional development.

Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.

Assist students who may need additional support.

Requirements

Years of Successful Teaching: Minimum 2 years as classroom art teacher.

Minimum of 2 years of classroom experience.

Demonstrated ability to create engaging, age‑appropriate art lessons.

Commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and faith‑based environment.

Practicing Catholic in good standing.

Summary

It is the mission of St. Mary School of Milford, CT, to provide a nurturing, collaborative, and engaging environment which encourages children from pre‑kindergarten through grade eight to grow in faith and knowledge. The school seamlessly weaves our Catholic beliefs with a rigorous academic program. The goal of the school is to prepare its students to become lifelong learners with a strong moral fabric, who bring the light of Christ to their community by living the message of Jesus.