Art Teacher (K–12)

About the role

The ideal candidate will not only deliver highly personalized instruction, but also inspire curiosity, foster foundational academic skills, and nurture confidence and independence across core subjects including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. We want educators who share in the frustration with traditional learning environments and are eager to build a better future—one student at a time.

Key Responsibilities

• Design immersive learning art experiences that feel less like “lessons” and more like personal journeys.
• Adapt strategies to meet every student’s unique style, transforming challenges into opportunities.
• Experiment with new models and tools that disrupt the traditional mold of education.
• Measure what matters, using assessments not as shackles, but as instruments for growth and innovation.
• Collaborate deeply with families to co-create individualized learning paths that empower rather than constrain.
• Contribute to the blueprint of Dragons Academy, helping shape the policies, culture, and direction of a school determined to lead education into its next era.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Must hold valid Florida Teacher Certification in Art Education K–12 OR a Temporary Florida Teaching Certificate with an agreement to complete requirements for full Florida Educator Certification in Art Education within three years of employment start date.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching or art instruction experience preferred.
• Strong background in visual arts, art history, and studio practices.
• Experience with individualized and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Must have empathy for students and enthusiasm for developing personalized, one-to-one learning relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package Includes:
• 401(k)
• Medical insurance – 85% of premiums covered by employer.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage – fully covered by employer.
• Short-term disability – fully covered by employer.

About Dragons Academy

Founded by Black Dragon Capital, technology entrepreneurs, and pioneers in education, Dragons Academy was founded by successful technology entrepreneurs, engaged educators and pioneers in education-based programs to create a next generation fully accredited 1 to 1 learning school for grades K to 12, where personalized education unlocks the full potential of students while providing unprecedented flexibility and oversight by parents and families.

About Black Dragon Capital

Black Dragon Capital (“BDC”) is a minority-controlled, growth driven private equity fund created by technology operating executives with a track record of creating market leading companies and an impressive investment return history. We seek to benefit from a diverse perspective combined with high performance operating and investment executives. We hire and promote based on merit, without bias, and make a genuine effort to ensure we have a diversified team that aligns with the diversity of our portfolio companies and their clients. We intend to maintain over 65% of our team members as culturally or gender diverse, and work hard to foster a supportive and welcoming workplace. BDC focuses on the areas where it has direct operating and investment expertise that include technology investment opportunities in industries disrupted by the impact of digitization on individuals, groups and enterprises such as retail commerce, financial services, healthcare, and sports and media. The operationally focused fund has driven above market returns by creating unique sourcing, funding, recruiting, growth and return opportunities.