Upper School Art Teacher

Upper School Art Teacher April 27, 2026 St. Andrew's Episcopal School Ridgeland, MS United States Comprehensive School (P-12) http://www.gosaints.org/employment Position Starts: August 1, 2026 Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 Objective To foster a dynamic and creative learning environment that engages students in the art and art history curriculum and visual art concepts through student-centered, differentiated instruction. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare and deliver engaging, age appropriate lessons in visual arts with a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles, developing their creative expression. Plan and present art displays to exhibit students’ work. Instruct students in the proper care and use of tools and equipment. Organize, inventory, and monitor the use of materials, tools, and equipment. Order materials, tools, and equipment as needed upon approval. Demonstrate strong classroom management. Meet deadlines for reporting grades. Monitor students’ progress, strengths, and weaknesses, and communicate these when necessary to parents/guardians and administrators. Collaborate with colleagues across the upper school as well as the arts department. Serve as the National Art Honor Society advisor. Facilitate student participation in local, regional, and national art competitions and activities. Facilitate field trip(s) to an appropriate art destination in connection with the curriculum. Serve as an advisor to a group of upper school students. Attend and contribute in full, divisional, departmental, and team faculty meetings. Take an active role in professional activities and attend relevant professional meetings and conferences, particularly the NAEA and MAEA. Stay abreast of the latest advances in art and art education. Work Environment This job operates in a professional school environment. Position Type This is a full-time position with teaching responsibilities from August – May. As with any independent school, faculty should be ready to chaperone class trips, perform typical day-to-day duties such as lunch and carpool duties, and engage fully in all school events that develop the student.