Art Teacher

Dallas Academy

Dallas Academy’s mission statement is to restore the promise of full academic enrichment to students with learning differences. Our staff establishes a meaningful connection with each student to overcome barriers to success.

Nestled near White Rock Lake in beautiful Lake Highlands, a suburb of East Dallas, the School is centrally located in the heart of Dallas. This 1st-12th grade co-ed school with 150 total enrolled students is marked by a rich and colorful history. As we proudly celebrate 60 years of empowering students with learning differences, Dallas Academy reflects a rich legacy built on innovation, resilience, and community. This milestone year is not only a time to honor our past, but also to embrace an exciting future filled with promise.

TITLE: Art Teacher (Anticipated for the 2026-2027 School Year)

REPORTS TO: Head of School and Principal

Position Overview

We are seeking a creative, visionary, and student-centered Art Teacher to join our Dallas Academy Team. The Art Teacher will design and facilitate engaging, hands-on art experiences that support students’ individual interests, emotional expression, and creative development. The ideal candidate embraces multi-sensory education models, values process over product, and fosters a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Design and deliver developmentally appropriate art lessons for elementary through high school age students that are aligned with the school’s mission and include.

• Research-Based Best Practices in the field of Special Education
• Multi-Sensory and Multi-Modality instruction

o Project-Based instructional practices

2. Encourage creative exploration across a variety of mediums (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, print making and digital media).

• Support individualized learning paths and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with learning differences including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and autism.
• Create a supportive, inclusive studio environment that emphasizes problem solving, critical thinking, self-expression, and building confidence.
• Assess student growth through observation, portfolios, and narrative feedback rather than traditional grading.
• Maintain art supplies, tools, and a safe, organized workspace as well as curate and display student artwork throughout the campus.
• Coordinate and lead the annual auction project, then guide students in creating auction-ready artwork.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff.
• Participate in school events, exhibitions, and community projects.
• Communicate with parent(s)/guardian(s) regularly through conferences, phone calls, emails, progress reports and other means to discuss student progress.
• Enhance art exploration through experiential field trips and community art events.

Dallas Academy

Dallas Academy’s mission statement is to restore the promise of full academic enrichment to students with learning differences. Our staff establishes a meaningful connection with each student to overcome barriers to success.

Nestled near White Rock Lake in beautiful Lake Highlands, a suburb of East Dallas, the School is centrally located in the heart of Dallas. This 1st-12th grade co-ed school with 150 total enrolled students is marked by a rich and colorful history. As we proudly celebrate 60 years of empowering students with learning differences, Dallas Academy reflects a rich legacy built on innovation, resilience, and community. This milestone year is not only a time to honor our past, but also to embrace an exciting future filled with promise.

TITLE: Art Teacher (Anticipated for the 2026-2027 School Year)

REPORTS TO: Head of School and Principal

Position Overview

We are seeking a creative, visionary, and student-centered Art Teacher to join our Dallas Academy Team. The Art Teacher will design and facilitate engaging, hands-on art experiences that support students’ individual interests, emotional expression, and creative development. The ideal candidate embraces multi-sensory education models, values process over product, and fosters a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Design and deliver developmentally appropriate art lessons for elementary through high school age students that are aligned with the school’s mission and include.

• Research-Based Best Practices in the field of Special Education
• Multi-Sensory and Multi-Modality instruction

o Project-Based instructional practices

2. Encourage creative exploration across a variety of mediums (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, print making and digital media).

• Support individualized learning paths and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with learning differences including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and autism.
• Create a supportive, inclusive studio environment that emphasizes problem solving, critical thinking, self-expression, and building confidence.
• Assess student growth through observation, portfolios, and narrative feedback rather than traditional grading.
• Maintain art supplies, tools, and a safe, organized workspace as well as curate and display student artwork throughout the campus.
• Coordinate and lead the annual auction project, then guide students in creating auction-ready artwork.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff.
• Participate in school events, exhibitions, and community projects.
• Communicate with parent(s)/guardian(s) regularly through conferences, phone calls, emails, progress reports and other means to discuss student progress.
• Enhance art exploration through experiential field trips and community art events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or related field
• Valid Texas teaching certificate (preferred)
• Experience teaching elementary, middle, and/or high school students.
• Experience with project-based learning
• Experience with or strong interest in students with learning differences
• Proficient in using digital tools and technology for daily tasks and communication
• Strong classroom management skills
• Flexibility, patience, and creativity
• Ability to adapt lessons for varied learning styles and developmental levels
• Enthusiasm for working in a small, collaborative school environment
• Passion for nurturing creativity, confidence and independence in all learners

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All employees of Dallas Academy are at-will employees; Terms of employment are outlined in employee contracts. Employees are provided with a competitive salary and benefits package.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by, but not limited to, the Principal and communicated to the Head of School for review.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dallas Academy will be based on merit, qualification, and abilities. Dallas Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All employees of Dallas Academy are at-will employees; Terms of employment are outlined in employee contracts. Employees are provided with a competitive salary and benefits package.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by, but not limited to, the Principal and communicated to the Head of School for review.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dallas Academy will be based on merit, qualification, and abilities. Dallas Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to create and support individualized learning paths and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with learning differences including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and autism?
• Do you have experience creating exploration across a variety of mediums (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, print making and digital media)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas Teaching Certificate (Preferred)
• Texas Special Education Teaching Certificate (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX 75218 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000