Shrewsbury Montessori School seeks an and engaging and enthusiastic Art teacher for Kindergarten through 6^th Grade for the 2021-2022 school year. This part-time position is based at our Shrewsbury campus and attendance at occasional evening school events and after school staff meetings is also required.

An ideal candidate:

• possesses a passion for visual culture and can inspire children to be empathic and curious artists as they investigate the world around them
• possesses confidence in working with a range of 2 and 3 dimensional mediums and can prepare and deliver dynamic and stimulating lessons to increase students’ awareness and understanding of many art mediums
• can design and implement child-centered, culturally responsive art curriculum assessments guided by the National Art Education Association standards to enhance fundamental art skills for students in Kindergarten through 6^th grade
• can implement age-appropriate lessons that introduce students to diverse and multicultural aspects of art
• pocesses strong communication skills with children, colleagues and parents
• has a sense of humor

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Montessori experience (preferred)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Please send cover letter and resume to employment@shrewsburymontessori.org with the Subject: “Art Teacher Application: Your Name.” No phone calls or solicitations please.

SMS is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and skills. SMS will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All such discrimination is unlawful and contrary to SMS values and will not be tolerated by SMS. SMS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.