St. Mary Academy – Bay View seeks a creative, collaborative, and student-centered educator to serve as a part-time Upper School Art Teacher. The part-time Upper School Art Teacher will teach a range of visual arts courses and support students in developing both foundational and advanced artistic practices. Potential courses may include Digital Photography, Ceramics, and Foundations of Art & Design. The ideal candidate will foster artistic exploration, creative confidence, and technical skill while supporting students in a studio environment grounded in mutual respect, curiosity, and growth.
Our School
St. Mary Academy – Bay View is an all-girls, independent, Mercy Catholic school located in Riverside, Rhode Island, serving a diverse population of girls from Pre-K through Grade 12. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Education, St. Mary Academy – Bay View fosters academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. For more than 150 years, Bay View has empowered each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate, and socially conscious faith-filled young woman.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Upper School visual arts courses, could include Digital Photography, Ceramics, and Creative Process II;
- Develop engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum that encourages creativity, artistic risk-taking, and critical thinking;
- Incorporate art history, contemporary artists, and design concepts into instruction in meaningful and accessible ways;
- Foster a classroom culture that promotes respect, collaboration, and artistic growth for each student;
- Support students in the development and curation of portfolios for exhibitions, college submissions, and digital presentations;
- Prepare and display student work through matting, photographing, scanning, and
exhibition preparation; - Maintain and manage studio spaces and materials, including ceramics equipment and supplies;
- Operate and oversee the ceramics studio, including kiln loading and firing, clay recycling, wheel throwing, and hand-building processes;
- Collaborate with colleagues within the Visual Arts Department and broader school community; and
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues regarding student growth and progress.
Qualifications
- Experience teaching and working with a broad range of 2D and 3D art media;
- Experience creating inclusive, student-centered studio environments that support a range of artistic abilities and learning styles;
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and digital photography/photo editing;
- Knowledge of portfolio development and presentation practices;
- Experience maintaining a ceramics studio and operating related equipment;
- Familiarity with art history through contemporary art and design;
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; and
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to supporting students as artists and learners.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree required;
- Master's Degree in education, fine arts, or a related field preferred; and
- Previous teaching experience preferred.
Benefits:
St. Mary Academy – Bay View offers medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, group retirement plan, and tuition remission for daughters and granddaughters, as well as paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday leave.
To Apply:
Visit bayviewacademy.org/about-bayview/employment-opportunities and download the “Teaching Application.” Submit application, cover letter, and resume via email to: employment@bayviewacademy.org, or mail to: St. Mary Academy – Bay View, Attn: Mrs. Karen Barbosa, Associate Head of School for Student Experience, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, St. Mary Academy – Bay View commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and extends its welcome to those who may be vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, military status, or other legally protected status.
