Art Teacher - Summer Program 6/30 - 7/11/2025 (not July 4)

Program Dates & Times:

June 30- July 11, 2025 (Session 2)

8:45 am – 12:15 pm

Flexible scheduling available

No Program on July 4, 2025

• Plan, prepare, and present effective daily instruction for students.
• Develop curriculum for fun, hands-on, and creative classes
• Teach three 55-minute classes on different topics
• Maintain daily attendance
• Assist with transitions of students from class to class throughout the morning
• Share with parent/guardians general class overview
• Report any concerns to the Director of The Summer Program
• Provide a safe environment
• Supervise a Counselor Aide in the classroom
• No grades or assessments required during Summer Program

Courses Program Descriptions:

Exploring Painting (Sessions 1 and 2) Grades 3-4

Calling all artists to explore the art of painting! Concepts covered will include color theory, brush and non-brush techniques, and composition, as students use a variety of paints and mediums. Students will enjoy creating many works of art while expanding their creative skills.

Express in Mess! The Art of Creativity (Session 2) Grades 5-8

This mixed media class is all about discovering the joy of creativity without the pressure of perfection! Students will experiment with a variety of ideas, materials, and techniques, embracing playful exploration and happy accidents along the way. Through hands-on projects, they’ll learn to think outside the box, take creative risks, and enjoy the process of making art. Over two weeks, students will build confidence in their creativity and find inspiration in the unexpected.

Art of Paper (Session 2) Grades 5-8

There is a lot more to paper than what goes on with a pen or paint! This class shows us how to make art forms that use paper in 3 dimensions. Explore all the diverse ways we use paper in creating artwork! Get creative with folding, building, sculpture, shadows, papier mâché, and more!

Understands and appreciates mission and philosophy of The Avery Coonley School and The Avery Coonley School Summer Program

Pay & Benefits:

• Salary based on qualifications and experience. Base starting at $23.65/hour.
• No benefits for this part-time, seasonal position.
• Free registration for the Summer Program for qualifying aged children of the teacher.

About The Avery Coonley School

Located in the western suburbs of Chicago and serving 337 children from 40 communities in grades PreK to 8, The Avery Coonley School (ACS) welcomes highly motivated, high-ability learners who eagerly seek new challenges. Gifted and high-achieving students flourish in a unique and collaborative culture where the drive to learn transcends all other differences. Founded in 1906, ACS enjoys a storied place in the history of gifted and progressive education for younger students in Chicago and across the nation. Learning spaces brim with energy, project-based learning, and individual exploration. On the historic 13-acre campus, which is adjacent to a forest preserve, members of the Avery Coonley community thrive in a learning environment that allows for flexibility, creativity, and innovation.