Fine Arts Faculty (Temporary)

Job Description

Position: Fine Arts teacher (Temporary Position)
Status: Full-time Leave Replacement
Department: Arts and Innovation
Availability: August 31, 2026 to November 1, 2026
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Organization Description:

St. Joseph's Preparatory School is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment. Our hope is that our students, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability, see themselves in who we hire and value. We stay true to our Jesuit mission and the city of Philadelphia by fostering a community where no one is on the margins and everyone knows they are loved, guided, and never alone.

St. Joseph's Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent four-year college preparatory school located on the northern edge of center city Philadelphia. Founded in 1851, this highly selective school serves nearly 1,000 young men. Our goal is to help our students become men for and with others. The Prep develops men of intellectual distinction, faith and integrity who are loving, open to growth, and committed to social justice and community service.

The ideal candidate will possess:

A bachelor's degree in a related field and experience teaching all levels of Art, including Ceramics, Art Foundations, Drawing, Painting and Graphic Design courses
A clear understanding of and commitment to the Prep's mission of graduating young men who are Religious, Loving, Open to Growth, Intellectually Ambitious, Open to Growth, and committed to Working for a Just World.
Expertise in adolescent development and pedagogy

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach a full course load; 5 classes and proctoring
Participate in co-curricular, service, and retreat opportunities with students
Collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators
A commitment to growing professionally.
Other duties as assigned

Mandatory Employment Clearances (Required per PA Law): Employment is contingent upon the timely production of the following valid clearances:

PA State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
FBI Fingerprint Background Check (Act 114) - Note: Must be processed through the PA Department of Education (PDE).
Mandated Reporter Training (Act 126): Evidence of completed child abuse recognition and reporting training.
Act 168 Disclosure Forms: Completion of sexual misconduct/abuse disclosure forms for all previous employers where the candidate had direct contact with children.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants should submit a pdf version of their resume with a brief cover letter including three references to: Office of Human Resources at: hr@sjprep.org.

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About the Employer

The mission of St. Joseph's Prep-a Catholic, Jesuit, urban, college preparatory school-is to develop student's minds, hearts, souls, bodies and character in their pursuit of becoming Men For and With Others.