Temporary Part-Time Art Teacher

Saint Mary's College High School; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s College High School in Berkeley, CA seeks a Temporary Part-Time Art Teacher to provide visual arts instruction from February 1 through June 15, 2027, during a faculty leave of absence. The role carries a 2/10ths teaching assignment and involves teaching AP Art in winter and Intermediate Visual Arts in spring.

Reporting to the Dean of Academics and collaborating with the Director of Teaching & Learning, department chair, and colleagues, you will foster creativity, critical thinking,

Qualifications

• Provide continuity of instruction across visual arts topics.
• Foster creativity and artistic skill development.
• Promote critical thinking and visual analysis in a student-centered classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach two AP Art sections during the winter term.
• Teach two visual arts sections: Intermediate Visual Arts and Advanced Visual Arts in spring.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Academics, Director of Teaching & Learning, and department chair.

Skills

Visual arts instruction

Creativity development

Critical thinking

Student-centered classroom

Job description

The Temporary Part-Time Art Teacher at Saint Mary’s College High School is a mission-driven educator who will provide visual arts instruction from February 1 through June 15, 2027, during a faculty leave of absence.

The position carries a 2/10ths teaching assignment. During the remainder of the winter term, beginning February 1, the teacher will teach two sections of AP Art. During the spring term, the teacher will teach two visual arts sections: Intermediate Visual Arts and Advanced Visual Arts.

The teacher will provide continuity of instruction and foster creativity, artistic skill development, critical thinking, and visual analysis within a student-centered classroom environment grounded in instructional excellence and student learning.

Reporting to the Dean of Academics and working closely with the Director of Teaching & Learning, department chair, and colleagues, the teacher supports high academic standards and contributes to a strong, mission-aligned academic program.

• Letter of interest or cover letter
• Names, titles, institutional affiliations, and contact information for three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor.

Work Calendar

February 1–June 15, 2027

Compensation

$60,000–$110,000 annual salary range, prorated based on the 2/10ths teaching assignment and period of employment