A Graduate School of Education, Health & Psychology

Posting Summary:
The Rita Gold Early Childhood Education Center is seeking an Early Childhood Art Teacher. Position responsibilities include supporting head teachers in providing care and education in a play-based educational program and designing and implementing art experiences for young children.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Rita Gold Early Childhood Center seeks a part-time Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year and Summer semesters to implement a child-led, emergent and process oriented art experiences for children aged 2 years to 5 years old. Candidate will design and facilitate an art class for the Toddler and Preschool classrooms at the Rita Gold Early Childhood Center. Candidates that are hired may be considered for continuing work for the 2027-2028 school year.

Responsibilities:

• Engage young children in a play-based classroom as a classroom teacher assistant under the supervision of head teachers and assistant teachers (GAs).
• Work with young children as a classroom teacher assistant under the supervision of head teachers and assistant teachers (GAs).
• Support the teaching team in all aspects of education and care of children including facilitating children's play and follow children's lead to enact an emergent curriculum.
• Take initiative to support classroom routines and your own learning by asking questions about practice.
• Prepare, maintain and organize classroom materials.
• Support a welcoming environment for families.
• Assigned other tasks, as needed, not limited to administrative tasks or floating across classrooms.
• Design and facilitate artistic experiences for young children as an Art Teacher under the supervision of head teachers and assistant teachers.
• Support the teaching team in developing art lessons that are child-led and align with the emerging interests of the children and curriculum.
• Document children’s experiences of the class/lesson.
• Be responsible and show good judgement in supervision of children.

This position is not eligible for tuition credits.

Documents required for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Additional: Potential Availability/Schedule

Scheduling:
Candidate should discuss their schedule with the hiring manager/supervisor during the interview process. Hiring managers/supervisors will make every attempt to accommodate candidates needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum availability to work 5 hours per week, during the hours that the Center is open: Mon-Thurs 8:45 a.m. to 5 pm and Fri 8:45-1pm to teach art twice a week for both classrooms.
• Must be able to lift young children 6 weeks to 6 years of age in provide daily care such as diapering and feeding.
• Department of health training and paperwork required, including a background check approval prior to hiring, as well as submission of TC background check paperwork.

Please submit a resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, share your experience with young children (infants, toddler and preschoolers) including experience as a caregiver or in the classroom. Also, explain how this position relates to your studies and professional interests.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work a minimum of 5 hours per week over 2 or more days.
• Have at least one-year experience working with young children birth though age 5, preferably in a classroom setting.
• Pursuing studies related to art, young children and families, and interest in engaging in how your course of study connects with children and families.

Salary Range:

$36.00 - $36.00

Work Modality:

Onsite