About this role
Interim Middle School Visual Arts Teacher (starting January 2027)
St. Johns School seeks a full-time Interim Visual Arts teacher for Spring Semester 2027. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with middle school students (grades 6-8). Visual Art teachers at St. Johns work together to create a cohesive curriculum. St. Johns School seeks educators who are innovative, open to feedback, and thrive in a collaborative environment. We expect members of our community to engage in conversations that support ongoing professional development and interdisciplinary opportunities. In addition to relevant experience and a strong educational background, successful candidates must demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a commitment to furthering the Schools mission, including its strategic initiatives on community and inclusion.
Primary responsibilities:
- Teach a variety of Visual Arts courses in Middle School
- Demonstrate proficiency with Studio 2D Art, 3D Art, and/or Digital Media
- Proficiency with other art forms, including printmaking or photography, a plus
- Assess student progress
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Art/Art Education; Masters or Master of Fine Arts in Art, Studio Art, or Art Education with graduate hours in the teaching specialty preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience
- Experience teaching a variety of art forms (painting, sculpture, metals, printmaking, photography, film, digital art, architecture), a plus
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without the candidates permission) to [email protected].