The Philadelphia School (TPS) is seeking a full-time Art teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. We are a Preschool - Grade 8 progressive, independent school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with an enrollment of 412 students. Since our founding in 1972, The Philadelphia School has grown in size, complexity, and diversity. This growth has been rooted firmly in the progressive values with which our founders began: immersive learning, responsive pedagogy, and meaningful engagement with the world.
The Philadelphia School seeks educators with a deep interest in progressive pedagogy, social justice, place-based learning, and who demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth. We hire experienced educators who have excellent classroom management and communication skills, as well as a flexible approach to teaming. All of our teachers build respectful and supportive relationships with their students, develop strong home-school partnerships with parents and caregivers, participate in school wide initiatives, and work closely with their supervisor to develop their craft. Our teachers have strong interpersonal and communication skills. They are grounded in the practices of progressive education with a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity and social justice as well as environmental education. All of our teachers bring a rich range of interests and expertise to their work.
Position Summary:
The Philadelphia School seeks a passionate and creative full-time Art Teacher to inspire and nurture a love of art in students from preschool through grade 8. This role involves designing and delivering a dynamic, developmentally appropriate art curriculum that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression consistent with the school’s guidelines. The ideal candidate will integrate diverse artistic traditions and techniques, collaborate with faculty to support interdisciplinary learning, and cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment that celebrates each student’s unique voice. The Art Teacher will also play a vital role in showcasing student artwork and contributing to the school’s vibrant cultural and community events.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with other Art teachers, classroom teachers, the learning resource team, and other specialists to meet the needs of diverse learners
Build respectful and nurturing relationships with students to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Partner with classroom teachers to develop an engaging thematic curriculum and interdisciplinary projects that integrate Art and culture
Deliver innovative and thoughtfully designed lessons that engage and challenge students
Design assessments to measure students' understanding of art skills
Develop strong home-school partnerships and communicate with families clearly, frequently, and with cultural competence
Actively participate in school-wide initiatives, contributing to the broader goals and values of the school community
Participate in school wide initiatives including engaging in ongoing professional development and growth
Qualifications:
B.A. required; Master’s Degree in a related field of study preferred
2+ years lead teaching experience
An orientation to progressive philosophy and teaching methods
Solid understanding of child development, including the social, emotional, and intellectual domains
An ability and commitment to create a warm, nurturing, and supportive classroom for young children
Strong writing, editing and communication skills at both the student and family levels
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice as integral to the curriculum and community experience
Demonstrated proficiency with integrating technology
Wide variety of artistic skills and interests
Passion for instilling in children a lifelong love of learning
Application Process:
Qualified candidates should visit our website and apply under Employment. For full consideration please provide a cover letter tailored specifically to your interest in and alignment with our school program, resume and contact information with three professional references.
The Philadelphia School welcomes and celebrates diversity in our student body and in our faculty, and is committed to providing an education for all of our children that instills in them a respect, understanding and appreciation for the many races, cultures, religions, family structures, and ethnicities that make up our complex and diverse world.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Philadelphia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Philadelphia School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws to ensure fair treatment of all applicants and employees. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our HR department at humanresourcesoffice@tpschool.org.