Middle School Visual Arts Teacher

School Overview

Founded in 1867, Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all. 

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference. 

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community. 

About the Middle School

The Middle School serves students in grades 6–8 at the Lincoln Street Campus, focusing on academic, emotional, and social growth through a developmentally appropriate lens. The division promotes a strong culture of professional growth, collegiality, and collaboration among faculty and staff. Our program emphasizes experiential learning through robust co-curricular offerings, including arts, athletics, and community engagement. Middle School-specific initiatives include a series of overnight class and grade-level trips designed to build community, a dedicated Winter Sports program, and various local community partnerships. To support digital literacy and modern pedagogy, the Middle School operates a 1-1 iPad program, with all faculty and staff utilizing the Canvas learning management system and Veracross student information system.

Position Summary

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.

Primary Job 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

Skills and 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.

Additional Information

This is a part-time (.4 FTE), exempt position, reporting to the Head of Middle School. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. Compensation is based on level of education and years of relevant experience.

For more information about the school, please visit www.rowlandhall.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.