Part-Time Art Teacher

Role overview

Hyde Park Day School is hiring a creative and collaborative part-time art educator for its Northfield campus. The role is focused on helping students explore visual arts as a way to build confidence, express themselves, and grow artistically. The schedule is approximately 15 to 18 hours per week across about 2 to 3 days.

This position suits an educator who enjoys working in a mission-centered school community and partnering with students, families, and staff to create meaningful art learning experiences.

What you will do

• Design and teach engaging visual arts lessons that support creativity, self-expression, and skill development.
• Create lesson plans, course outlines, and teaching materials that align with the school’s goals.
• Build and maintain a positive, inclusive, and orderly classroom atmosphere.
• Monitor student progress and share helpful feedback.
• Communicate with parents about progress, achievements, and classroom involvement when needed.
• Work with the Principal and other staff on planning and implementing the Fine Arts program.
• Strengthen and support the school’s visual arts curriculum.
• Coordinate with classroom teachers to incorporate art-based learning where appropriate.
• Bring ideas and expertise that help expand arts programming across the school.
• Make sure instruction reflects the school’s mission and values.
• Keep art materials, supplies, and equipment organized.
• Assist with buying supplies and managing inventory as needed.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and engaging learning space.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Education, Liberal Arts, or a closely related discipline.
• Practical background in visual or fine arts.
• Strong ability to connect positively with students, families, and coworkers.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary school team.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site at the Northfield campus.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Illinois Substitute Teaching License is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching visual arts in a school environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting students with varied learning needs is preferred.

About the school

Hyde Park Day School supports bright students with learning disabilities by focusing on their strengths, encouraging independence, and helping them become confident self-advocates. The school values creativity and believes the arts can play an important role in self-expression, confidence-building, and personal growth.

Equal opportunity

Leslie Shankman School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. The organization welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and considers qualified candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected category under applicable law.