Art Teacher - Striar Hebrew Academy

Striar Hebrew Academy of Sharon (SHAS) is seeking a passionate and creative Art Teacher to join our dynamic faculty team on a part-time basis. You will lead engaging, age-appropriate art classes for students in grades Pre-K through grade 5, cultivating creativity, artistic skills, and self-expression in alignment with SHAS’s educational values.

Responsibilities

• Teach visual arts to students in Pre-K through 5th grade, in alignment with the school’s curriculum and values.
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive art lessons that integrate various media, techniques, and art history.

• Encourage student creativity and provide individualized feedback and support.

• Organize student artwork displays throughout the school year and help coordinate school-wide art events or exhibitions.

• Ensure proper use and care of art supplies and equipment, including the art-cart 

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators to integrate art into interdisciplinary projects or school-wide themes and special programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred

• Prior teaching experience with elementary and/or early childhood students

• Strong classroom management and organizational skills

• Enthusiasm for working in a Jewish day school setting and respect for Jewish traditions and values (no need to be Jewish).

• Knowledge of Jewish holidays and traditions a plus 

• Ability to differentiate instruction and foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment

Details

• Compensation is $25-$27/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• This position is 1 day per week for 8 hours 
• Time off for all national and Jewish holidays, plus early release on Fridays

​​​About Striar Hebrew Academy

Striar Hebrew Academy (SHA) is a warm, vibrant Modern Orthodox Jewish day school located in Sharon, Massachusetts, serving students from Early Childhood through Grade 5. We foster a nurturing, student-centered environment grounded in academic excellence, character development, and Jewish values.