Upper School Visual Arts Teacher for 2025-26

Sagemont Preparatory School builds a solid academic foundation that students need for future success. Classes are led by dedicated, caring teachers who value open communication with parents. We provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. Our students are academically successful and capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges. Our teachers are proud to be part of our educational team because they are supported by an innovative curriculum and receive ongoing professional development from our education department.

We are seeking a passionate and creative Middle School Art Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate fosters a love for artistic expression, inspires students to explore a variety of media, techniques, and cultural perspectives, and cultivates critical thinking and creativity in a supportive classroom environment. The Visual Arts Teacher will design and deliver a dynamic curriculum that aligns with school standards and promotes technical skill development and imaginative exploration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging art instruction for students.
  
  
• Develop units and lessons that explore a range of artistic styles, materials, techniques, and historical contexts.
  
  
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning styles and abilities.
  
  
• Integrate technology, contemporary art practices, and cross-curricular connections into the art curriculum.
  
  
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages risk-taking, collaboration, and self-expression.
  
  
• Organize student art exhibitions, displays, and participate in school-wide events and celebrations of student work.
  
  
• Assess and document student growth through portfolios, critiques, and standards-based grading practices.
  
  
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student progress.
  
  
• Collaborate with the Visual and Performing Arts team and other faculty members to support interdisciplinary initiatives and school-wide projects.
  
  
• Maintain a well-organized, safe, and welcoming art studio space.
  
  
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current in art education best practices.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  
  
• Valid teaching certification in Art Education (or eligibility for certification).
  
  
• Prior experience teaching middle school students is preferred.
  
  
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage middle school learners.
  
  
• Proficiency in a wide range of artistic media, including both traditional and digital art techniques.
  
  
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  
  
• Passion for working with young adolescents and nurturing their creative growth.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Will...

• Inspire students to think critically, creatively, and independently.
  
  
• Model a growth mindset and encourage perseverance through the artistic process.
  
  
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and innovation to the classroom.
• Cultivate a community where all students feel seen, valued, and empowered to express themselves.