Art Teacher (Early Learners–8)
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and dedicated Art Teacher for Early Learners through 8th Grade for the 2026–2027 school year.
Position
Part-Time Art Teacher — 2–3 Days Per Week (16 hours)
Closing Date
Open until filled
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Position Summary
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about the visual arts and committed to inspiring creativity and self-expression in students. The ideal candidate will create an engaging, inclusive, and positive classroom environment where students are encouraged to explore their creativity, develop artistic skills, and grow in confidence. The Art Teacher will serve as a positive role model and support the mission and values of Catholic education.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate art lessons for students from Early Learners through 8th Grade.
- Teach a variety of artistic techniques, processes, and media appropriate to each age group.
- Encourage creativity, self-expression, confidence, and artistic growth.
- Create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where every student is encouraged to participate and succeed.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and well-managed art classroom.
- Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback that encourages continued growth.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs and abilities of students.
- Encourage students to recognize and appreciate their own creativity and the work of others.
- Prepare and organize student artwork for classroom displays, school events, and special celebrations.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student learning and contribute to the overall life of the school.
- Participate in school activities and events as appropriate.
- Support the mission of Portsmouth Catholic Regional School and promote Christian values through positive relationships with students and the school community.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or a related field; Virginia teaching licensure is required.
- Previous experience teaching art in a school setting is preferred.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated passion for working with students and fostering creativity, self-expression, and artistic growth.
