Art Teacher - St. Raphael

Art Teacher - St. Raphael Archdiocese of St. Louis - 3.2 St. Louis, MO Job Details Part-time 19 hours ago Qualifications School experience Behavior management Teaching sculpture Student progress monitoring Maintaining an organized workspace Creative development (child development components) Faculty collaboration Mid-level Visual art supplies Art History Bachelor's degree Classroom organization for children Curriculum implementation Working with students Paints Student support Organizational skills Fine Arts Bachelor's degree in fine arts Teaching drawing Elementary school teaching Mixed media Working with elementary school students Visual arts painting Student engagement classroom management Constructive feedback (student motivation techniques) Student academic progress tracking Providing feedback to students Full Job Description The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Job Summary The Part-Time Art Teacher at St. Raphael the Archangel School is responsible for developing and delivering engaging visual arts instruction to elementary students in a faith-based learning environment. This role fosters creativity, artistic expression, and appreciation for art while supporting students' overall academic and personal growth. Key Responsibilities Plan and implement age-appropriate art lessons aligned with school curriculum and learning standards Teach a variety of artistic techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media Encourage creativity, self-expression, and confidence in students Integrate elements of art history and cultural appreciation into lessons Maintain a structured, safe, and respectful classroom environment Organize and manage art supplies, materials, and classroom space Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback Display student artwork and contribute to school events, showcases, or exhibitions Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff to support cross-curricular learning Uphold the values and mission of a Catholic school community Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or related field (preferred) Teaching experience with elementary-aged students Strong classroom management and organizational skills Creativity, enthusiasm, and passion for art education Ability to work effectively in a faith-based school setting The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening. Our Mission We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed. Benefits Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence. As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.