Middle School Visual Arts Teacher

Rowland Hall•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role inspires and engages middle school students through dynamic, hands-on visual arts experiences, with a focus on three-dimensional media. Instruction emphasizes skill development, creativity, and self-expression through ceramics and other 3-D art forms, including sculpture, printmaking, textile arts, and fashion. In addition to teaching, this role serves as a middle school advisor, supporting students’ academic and social development. The ideal candidate brings experience working across multiple media and a passion for fostering a collaborative and exploratory studio environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred and prior teaching experience
Experience teaching and working with students to develop visual art skills in three-dimensional media
Demonstrated experience with 2-D and 3-D art forms and ability to instruct a wide-variety of visual arts coursework as needed.
Ability to design and teach engaging, age-appropriate art curriculum for middle school students
Demonstrated ability to work with students across a range of grade levels, skill levels, abilities, interests, and backgrounds
Commitment to issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competency
Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across disciplines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to partner with parents and caregivers
Flexibility, adaptability, and a sense of humor
The requirements listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: work on-site in a school environment; be able to move around a classroom and outdoor space easily, for supervising and working with students; work individually and in a team environment to support the strategic priorities of the school, and be able to contribute in an organized and productive manner as a team member of grade-level, division, and all-school groups; and lift up to 25 pounds of supply boxes or other materials.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred and prior teaching experience

Responsibilities

Develop an innovative curriculum and apply a variety of instructional practices that relate to the unique needs of this age group
Teach relevant skills, techniques, and practices in visual arts to students in grades 6 through 12
Teach a range of techniques and practices in 2-D and 3-D art forms, possibly including painting, printmaking, textile arts, and drawing.
Maintain a clean, organized classroom and studio space; establish clear expectations for student responsibility, safety, and proper use of tools and materials
Assess, evaluate, and communicate student progress effectively with students and families
Serve as a middle school advisor, supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development
Collaborate with arts faculty and colleagues across disciplines to support interdisciplinary learning and community engagement
Create and sustain a positive, inclusive, and engaging studio environment that supports diverse learners
Communicate proactively and effectively with students, families, and colleagues
Utilize technology to support instruction and communication, including platforms such as Veracross, Canvas, and Google applications
Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion through curriculum design, classroom practice, and ongoing professional growth
Participate actively in school life, including meetings, events, and other duties as assigned