Art Teacher for Middle School

About the School

Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders. As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grades 5-8 middle school visual arts, including ceramics
• Design and facilitate hands-on, inquiry-based lessons that prioritize student expression, thinking, and sense-making
• Support students in developing core artistic practices, including:
• Exploring and mastering various media and techniques
• Analyzing and interpreting visual works
• Constructing and revising personal works of art
• Create opportunities for students to share, challenge, and refine ideas through studio critiques, discussion, and collaboration
• Provide clear feedback that helps students grow in both technical skill and artistic reasoning
• Serve as a teacher in the Quest program, which features a range of inquiry-based student-driven electives
• Serve as a Grade 7 advisor, supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Collaborate closely with grade-level teams and the K-12 Arts Department to design a cohesive and developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Communicate regularly with families to support student growth

Qualifications

• Full-time classroom teaching experience
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills
• The ability to joyfully teach middle school children
• Experience teaching middle school-aged students in a standards-based learning environment (SBL)
• A master’s degree in visual arts or a certification in secondary visual arts education

What We Offer

• Salary range $53,492 - $88,980, based on education and experience
• 10 month schedule with 12 months of pay + personal and sick paid time off
• Shared cost high-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
• School paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
• Retirement plan with a match
• Supplemental insurance policies
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition remission for children enrolled at the school (Three years through Grade 12 only)
• Free after-school care (3 – 5:30 p.m.) for Three years through Grade 8
• Free lunch when school is in session
• 20% discount at the St. Anne’s-Belfield School store