Job Summary

Join our vibrant educational community as an Elementary Art Teacher dedicated to inspiring young learners through creative expression and visual arts. In this role, you will foster students’ artistic development by designing engaging lessons that integrate art history, techniques, and hands-on projects. Your enthusiasm for teaching and passion for nurturing creativity will help cultivate a positive, inclusive classroom environment where every child feels empowered to explore their artistic potential.

This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic and personal growth while developing their skills in communication, critical thinking, and self-expression.

Responsibilities

- Develop and implement dynamic art curricula aligned with early childhood education standards and tailored to diverse learning needs, including students with disabilities and those in special education programs.
- Create a stimulating classroom environment that encourages experimentation, collaboration, and individual artistic expression.
- Use instructional design principles to plan lessons that incorporate various media, techniques, and art history concepts suitable for elementary-aged children.
- Assess student progress regularly through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Adapt teaching strategies for students with disabilities or special needs,



ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in all activities.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, and support staff to coordinate interdisciplinary lessons that reinforce core subjects like math and writing through art projects.
- Engage in ongoing professional development related to early childhood education, instructional techniques, and inclusive practices to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Communicate clearly with students, parents, and colleagues about lesson objectives, student progress, and classroom activities using strong communication skills.

Experience

- Prior classroom experience working with elementary-aged children in an educational setting is essential.
- Demonstrated experience designing engaging lesson plans that incorporate arts education principles for early learners.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or in special education environments is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of early childhood education best practices to foster developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Robust communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues, parents, and students’ families.
- Background in tutoring or instructional design related to arts integration or core academic subjects such as math or writing is a plus.

Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- In office parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Elementary Art Teacher (Thornhill)
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