Part-Time Art Specialist Teacher

Gig Harbor Academy has a 0.3 FTE (1.5 days per week) K-5 Art Specialist Teacher position open, starting January 15, 2026. This role is for the remainder of the 2025/26 school year only, but can be extended for the right candidate. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher that is committed to an inquiry-based approach and a student-centered learning environment.

This role will join our inclusive school community of 30+ faculty and staff that serve our school of 160 students from Preschool through 5th Grade on a 10-acre wooded campus in Gig Harbor, WA. Qualified candidates will be invited to the school for a tour and interview.

• Teach developmentally appropriate and highly engaging Art classes to grades K-5.
• Nurture a caring and productive learning environment that enables each student to grow in their artistry and recognizes the individual needs of learners.
• Create a learning space that showcases student work within an organized and professional setting.
• Plan instructional units that facilitate active learning and result in a meaningful collection of student work that convey joyful discovery.
• Establish and communicate clear learning objectives for each lesson that align with the school’s mission.
• Reflect sincerely on lesson delivery and student engagement, and adapt teaching strategies when needed.
• Prepare all accompanying materials and demonstrate resourcefulness in the use of art supplies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ development, and provide appropriate student feedback on work to promote growth.
• Collaborate openly with colleagues, administrators, and parents, including developing cross-disciplinary learning activities, liaising with grade-level teachers, implementing Student Support Plans, and showcasing student work.

Other functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Encourage parents to be partners in the education of their child by establishing open lines of communication.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• Not required but strongly encouraged, involvement in the After-School Enrichment program.

Specialist Teachers must have a minimum of two years of experience teaching at this age level. A teaching certificate is desired but not required for Specialist positions. Candidates are encouraged to visit the school’s website, for further information regarding the school’s mission and objectives. All inquiries please forward a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references including a previous supervisor to by email to Dominic Kehoe, Head of School (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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Gig Harbor Academy is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, physical disability, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status and all other classes or characteristics protected under the laws of the State of Washington.

Gig Harbor Academyiscommitted to creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where the identity of every community member is honored.

As an independent school, we inviteand celebrate diversity expressed through different backgrounds, experiences, values, and perspectives as we nurture a discovery of self, family, community, and the world. We work deliberately to deepen our understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion at our school and ensure that all students and families have a sense of belonging at Gig Harbor Academy.

We embrace research, conversation, and experiences that develop our knowledge and shape our practices individually and collectively.

All potential employees must provide a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references including a current or past supervisor. A background check will be completed prior to the start date. All newly hired employees must complete a new hire packet containing all required documentation prior to the first day of employment. All inquiries for this position can be sent Dominic Kehoe, Head of School