Long Term Substitute Teacher, Art

Job Description

Job Description

Christian Heritage School is a thriving academically and spiritually rigorous Christian day school located in Southern Connecticut. With almost 400 students, it is one of the largest K-12 Christian schools in the Northeast and draws students from numerous towns across the state. It has a diverse student body that comes together to grow in knowledge, faith, and character within a loving, grace-filled environment.

We are seeking a Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher to provide instruction and classroom continuity during a faculty member's FMLA leave. The substitute will maintain a structures, engaging studio environment while guiding students in developing artistic skills, creativity and appreciation for visual arts within a Christ-centered learning framework. The long term subsitute teacher will instruct middle school and high school art classes, please refer to CHS Upper School Curriculum guide.

Long Term Substitute Teacher Duties

• Following lesson plans/curriculum
• Potential need for lesson plan creation, would work with other teachers for support
• Provide instruction in areas of drawing, painting, design and mixed media
• Grading/grade entering
• A clear understanding and acceptance of basic Biblical principles
• An understanding of and adherence to the school’s Statement of Faith
• Must provide current background check

Education and Experience

• College degree in Art, Art Education or related field strongly preferred
• Prior teaching or classroom experience preferred.
• Background in studio art disciplines such as drawing, painting, printmaking or design is highly desirable.
• Confident interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experienced with using technology in a classroom environment; Google programs
• Remarkable professionalism and solid work ethic
• Detail-oriented with excellent time-management skills

Assignment Period

• Anticipated start: August 17, 2026
• Anticipated end: October 9, 2026

Pay Rate for Assignment

• Long-term teaching assignment: $150/full day

The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours. While CHS gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations.