Temporary Art Teacher

At Rebecca School, we support students ages 3–21 with neurodevelopmental delays through the DIRFloortime® model. Guided by values of respect, relationships, and emotional growth, we help students connect and thrive. Join us and make a lasting difference in their lives. We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and flexible Art Teacher to join our team as a maternity leave replacement. The Art Teacher will work with students across multiple age groups and ability levels, adapting lessons to meet individual needs while fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression through visual art. What You’ll Need - Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Special Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred) - Experience working with children with special needs and/or autism strongly preferred - Understanding of sensory-sensitive teaching strategies and differentiated instruction - Strong classroom management skills with a calm, patient, and empathetic approach - Excellent communication and collaboration skills What You’ll Do - Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate art lessons tailored to the students needs and developmental capacity - Adapt instruction and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles, sensory needs, and motor abilities - Create a supportive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment - Collaborate with classroom teachers, therapists, and support staff to align art instruction with the school’s DIRFloortime® principles. - Maintain a safe and organized art classroom and manage supplies - Schedule: Monday, Thursday, Friday- 8-3:30, Tuesday, Wednesday- 8-4:30 Rebecca 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.