Art Teacher

At The Spire School, we provide therapeutic education for college-bound students in grades 6–12. Guided by values of wellness, resilience, and individualized support, we empower students to overcome challenges and reach their potential. Join our team and make an impact that lasts.

Part-Time, 10-Month Position | The Spire School | Stamford, CT

As an Art Teacher at The Spire School, you will design and deliver engaging art instruction for students in grades 6–12 with diverse learning profiles and social-emotional needs. You’ll help students strengthen their artistic skills, creativity, confidence, and self-expression through a variety of techniques and media. In this role, you will create a structured and welcoming classroom, adapt instruction to meet individual needs, and collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to support each student’s growth and success..

What You’ll Need

• Plan and deliver engaging art instruction aligned with Connecticut State Standards, incorporating art history and diverse artists, movements, and styles.

• Teach a variety of artistic techniques and media, including drawing, illustration, graphite, charcoal, acrylic and watercolor painting, color theory, composition, and mixed-media projects.

• Differentiate lessons and projects based on students’ individual abilities, interests, learning profiles, and social-emotional needs.

• Create and maintain an organized, welcoming, and visually engaging classroom with clear expectations and appropriate structure.

• Monitor, document, and report student progress while contributing relevant information to the IEP and progress-monitoring processes.

• Build positive relationships with students and help them develop confidence, independence, perseverance, and self-expression through the arts.

• Collaborate closely with teachers, clinicians, school counselors, school leadership, and families to support student success.

• Participate as an active member of The Spire School community and perform other duties as assigned by school leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver adaptive art instruction using research-based practices, modify lessons to meet diverse student needs, and create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

• Develop and maintain lesson plans, instructional materials, and accurate documentation of student progress and skill development.

• Differentiate instruction and implement behavior supports as needed to ensure meaningful and safe participation for all students.

• Collaborate with colleagues, follow school-wide expectations, contribute to non-instructional activities, and communicate effectively with staff and families.

• Integrate technology into instruction, supervise students across various school settings, and perform other duties as assigned to support school and program success.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays.

• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings.

• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training.

• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources.

• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you.

The Spire School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.