Founding Elementary Visual Arts Teacher, 2027 - 2028

Success Academy Charter Schools•Miami, FL

About The Position

Success Academy is seeking a results-driven Founding Elementary Visual Arts Teacher to establish and lead an exemplary visual arts program grounded in artistic excellence, technical skill, historical understanding, and creative expression. The teacher will build a rigorous, thoughtfully sequenced program from the ground up, developing scholars’ artistic abilities and understanding of art across cultures and historical periods while cultivating an enduring appreciation for visual art. The ideal candidate is a skilled studio practitioner and exceptional educator who believes elementary-aged scholars can produce high-quality work through strong instruction, meaningful artistic references, purposeful practice, and high expectations. The role involves establishing a culture of artistic excellence; teaching foundational skills through explicit instruction, demonstration, guided practice, and independent creation; and connecting studio practice to artists, movements, traditions, and historical and cultural contexts. The teacher will develop scholars’ visual literacy and critical thinking, guide them through drafting, revision, critique, refinement, and presentation, and curate exhibitions and prepare work for community showcases, competitions, and external exhibitions. The role also includes engaging families, building connections with local arts organizations, collaborating with other visual arts educators across the network, participating in professional development, applying feedback, and continuously refining curriculum and instruction. The position follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM when the after-school club is in session. When it is not in session, Visual Arts Teachers’ schedules align with academic teachers. The position is not bonus eligible. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

A degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Art History, or a related field is strongly preferred; a compelling combination of professional studio practice, exhibition experience, subject-matter expertise, and demonstrated instructional effectiveness will also be considered.
Fluency in English is required.
Candidates should be prepared to share a portfolio of their own artistic work and, where available, examples of scholar work, curriculum, exhibitions, or instructional projects demonstrating their approach to developing artistic skill and excellence in young learners.
Demonstrated strong background in studio art, visual arts education, or a related discipline, with knowledge of foundational artistic techniques and processes.
Ability to connect studio practice to artists, artworks, movements, traditions, and ideas for elementary-aged scholars.
Commitment to high artistic standards, purposeful instruction, and helping elementary-aged learners develop their skills and understanding.
Willingness to welcome critique, study effective practice, and continuously improve.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is preferred.
Professional studio practice, exhibition experience, or other accomplishments demonstrating sustained commitment to the visual arts.
Experience developing artists, demonstrated through a portfolio, studio practice, exhibitions, teaching experience, or other professional accomplishments.

Responsibilities

Establish a culture of artistic excellence with high expectations for craftsmanship, technique, attention to detail, and artistic decision-making.
Deliver a coherent, developmentally sequenced visual arts curriculum covering drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media.
Teach through explicit instruction, demonstration, guided practice, and independent creation.
Introduce scholars to significant artists, movements, visual traditions, and artworks across cultures and historical periods.
Help scholars understand how artists communicate ideas, respond to their environments, and shape the world around them.
Develop scholars’ visual literacy and critical thinking through close observation, analysis, discussion, interpretation, and thoughtful responses to artwork.
Guide scholars through drafting, revision, critique, refinement, and presentation, and establish standards for artistic quality.
Curate school-wide exhibitions and prepare scholars’ work for community showcases, competitions, and external exhibitions.
Engage families through exhibitions, family art experiences, and opportunities to celebrate scholars’ artistic growth.
Build connections with local artists, galleries, museums, and arts organizations where they enrich scholars’ learning.
Engage in professional development, seek and apply feedback, collaborate with visual arts educators across the network, and refine curriculum and instruction.