(2025-2026) Art Teacher (Part-Time), St. Peter School

Job Description

Job Description

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

St. Peter School, Reading

Position Description

Job Title: Art Teacher

Job Status: Part Time

FSLA: Exempt

Reporting Functions: Reports to the School Principal

Job Function: The teacher will develop lesson plans to teach the Art Curriculum in Grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Art instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Inspire and Cultivate Artistic Appreciation and Artistic Talent among the students.

• Organize Participation in local Art Contests as well as the Annual Berks County CYO Art Contest.

• Attend required meetings and workshops.

• Prepare grades for Trimester Report Cards.

• Any other duties assigned by the Principal.

Additional Conditions of Employment

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Art.

• PA teaching certification preferable.

Other Requirements:

• Possess an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.

• Ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.

• Able to maintain a high level of energy. Ability to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations.

PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and stoop. Must be able to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to perform standard classroom duties and use office equipment is required. Reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds is also required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions : Normal classroom setting, Part-time, working hours are flexible; 2025-2026. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.

Please use this link to access the Diocese of Allentown's Teacher Application:

AllentownDiocese/Employment

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, teacher's application, and clearances via the following:

Sister Anna Musi, IHM

Email: [email protected]

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