Part Time Visual Arts Teacher - Preschool

This is a Part-time Position. Rates are by hourly starting from $55/hour with leave benefits

Preschool Visual Arts Teacher

Inspire young learners to explore their creativity, express their unique perspectives, and develop foundational artistic skills through inquiry-based, hands-on learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Design & Implementation:

Develop and deliver engaging, age-appropriate visual arts lesson plans that integrate with project-based inquiries and Reggio-inspired learning environments.

Incorporate a wide variety of mediums, techniques, and textures (e.g., painting, sculpting, mixed media, printmaking, 2D/ 3D art) to stimulate children’s imagination and fine motor development.

Classroom Environment & Pedagogy

Cultivate an aesthetically rich, inspiring, and safe art studio/classroom environment that acts as the "third teacher."

Encourage self-directed learning, allowing children to direct their own artistic investigations and express their thoughts through the "languages of art.”

Holistic Child Development

Nurture confidence, patience, and problem-solving skills, aligning art activities with the Habits of Mind™ framework.

Observe and document children's creative progress, compiling portfolios and showcases of student artwork for parents and school events (ie Year End Concert and End of Project Showcase)

Documentation of children's work- Portfolio and Checklist (2 Semesters a year) and Meet the Parents session (May and Nov)

Collaboration & Community

Work closely with core teachers and preschool leader to integrate visual arts themes into broader project inquiries.

Prepare and curate art displays for school events, year-end showcases (such as annual concerts or art exhibitions), and parent-teacher communications.

Key Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related field.

Certification/training in early childhood teaching (e.g., L2/L1 certification recognized by ECDA is an advantage).

Experience:

Minimum 1–3 years of experience teaching visual arts to young children (preschool/kindergarten environment preferred).

Strong portfolio of student artwork or personal artistic works demonstrating versatility across various mediums.

Skills & Dispositions:

Deep passion for early childhood education and arts integration.

Familiarity or alignment with Reggio Emilia principles, inquiry-based learning, and project approaches.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.