K-8 Art Teacher​/Part-Time

Position: Art Teacher (0.5 FTE)

Location: Sharon Center School

Sharon Center School is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and student-centered Art Teacher to join our dedicated faculty. The successful candidate will provide engaging visual arts instruction for students in grades K–8, fostering creativity, artistic expression, and an appreciation for the visual arts. We are looking for an educator who creates an inclusive learning environment where all students are encouraged to explore, create, and develop confidence in their artistic abilities.

Sharon Center School is a high-performing K–8 public school located in the scenic Northwest Corner of Connecticut and is part of the Region One School District. Our small class sizes, strong partnerships with families, and collaborative staff create an exceptional learning environment where students thrive academically, socially, and creatively. We value curiosity, kindness, and the arts as an essential part of a well-rounded education.

• Plan and deliver engaging visual arts instruction for students in grades K–8.
• Develop and implement standards-based art lessons that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression.
• Introduce students to a variety of artistic techniques, media, and cultural perspectives.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment where all students are encouraged to take creative risks and develop their individual talents.
• Assess student learning and use assessment data to inform instruction.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and well-equipped art classroom.
• Display and celebrate student artwork throughout the school and community.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and contribute to a positive school culture.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Connecticut certification with Art, PreK–12 (042) endorsement required or eligibility for certification.
• Knowledge of effective instructional practices and classroom management.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Successful completion of all required background checks in accordance with Connecticut law.

• This is a 0.5 FTE teaching position.
• Salary Range: $28,003 – $57,112 annually, commensurate with education and experience, in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

At Sharon Center School, you'll become part of a supportive and collaborative learning community where educators are valued, students are engaged, and creativity is celebrated. Our small school setting allows teachers to build meaningful relationships with students and families while making a lasting impact through innovative and engaging instruction.

• Applicants will be screened on an ongoing basis; early applications are encouraged.
• Interviews with a possible second interview and sample lesson.

Contact Principal Carol Tomkalski at ctomkalski.

It is the policy of the Region One School District that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program, including employment, because of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation and past/present history of mental disorder, learning disability, and physical disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.