26-27 Middle School Art Teacher

St. Catherine's School • Richmond, VA

16h

About The Position

St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890 enrolling roughly 950 girls ages 3 through grade 12. Located on a 16-acre campus in the western part of the city, St. Catherine's core values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community. St. Catherine's School provides a rigorous education that prepares girls with diverse perspectives for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a global community. St. Catherine’s School seeks a committed, enthusiastic, and innovative Middle School Art teacher to begin work for the 2026-2027 school term. The ideal candidate will create a flexible program and a class environment designed to cultivate each student’s learning and personal growth through art. The St. Catherine’s Art department aims to help develop a practical and theoretical understanding of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Students will develop aesthetic appreciation, artistic perception, imagination, independent thought, and critical thinking through challenging problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education (Master’s preferred)
• Experience in and passion for teaching Art at the Middle School level
• A strong foundation in studio art, art history, and different art genres and cultures in order to teach a range of art styles
• Demonstrates creative and energetic teaching
• Strong classroom management skills
• Articulate current trends in Art education with a proven history of implementation of these trends
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency in the latest and most relevant educational technologies
• Uphold the high standards of the School’s established program

Nice To Haves

• Interest in extra-curricular activities such as theater, athletics, etc.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and applying elements of art and principles of art and design
• Teaching the fundamentals and different approaches to various mixed media techniques
• Providing clear feedback on the development and progress of student work
• Working with and assisting members of the art department with exhibitions and promoting the St. Catherine's visual art program
• Maintaining proper care of all work areas, as well as art materials and supplies
• Developing personal and professional short and long-term goals in partnership with the Head of Middle School and Department Chair
• Participating in curriculum development, design, and implementation as required
• Oversee Middle School Art budget
• Serve as a Middle School advisor
• Work collaboratively and align curriculum goals with colleagues in the department
• Attend faculty meetings, all-school meetings, and department meetings as required
• Serve on committees when requested
• Find joy in working with students and the wider School community, both in teaching and taking part in the broader life of the School
• Implement and uphold the School’s access, equity, and belonging initiatives

Benefits

• St. Catherine’s School offers a highly competitive compensation package for this full-time position with benefits to include excellent health plan options, retirement benefits, exhaustive professional development and networking opportunities as well as state-of-the art facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time