Art Teacher SY26-27

About the role

Positions Available at: Chicago Bulls College Prep-Film Studies & Cinematography Johnson College Prep-Art

About Noble

Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Currently serving 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a structured and inclusive learning environment where students feel empowered to take creative risks and express their individuality.
• Create dynamic art experiences by designing or implementing backward-planned curricula that teach students foundational and advanced art techniques, principles, and history.
• Guide students in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and other mediums while encouraging thoughtful artistic exploration.
• Teach and advise an advisory, which typically meets daily, serving as the primary point of contact for families.
• Cultivate creativity by inspiring students to develop original works that reflect their unique perspectives and creative visions.
• Organize showcases, exhibitions, or portfolios to highlight and celebrate student achievements in the arts.
• Use data and assessments to refine instruction and support student growth in artistic proficiency and conceptual understanding.

Ideal Qualifications

• Passion for Art Education: Deep understanding and enthusiasm for teaching art and inspiring creativity in students.
• Classroom Expertise: Experience leading art classrooms where students actively engage in creating, critiquing, and appreciating art.
• Commitment to Equity: Dedication to empowering students of color and fostering an anti-racist learning environment.
• Advocate for Diversity: Incorporation of diverse artistic traditions and cultural perspectives into teaching to inspire and engage students.
• Proven Track Record: Teaching leading to measurable student growth in artistic skills and creative thinking.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Proficiency in teaching a variety of art forms and mediums.
• Eligibility to work full-time in the U.S.
• Active Illinois Teaching License preferred.

Why Join Noble?

We strive to be the best place to work. We offer a predictable salary schedule for teachers, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Moreover, for professionals who do not currently hold an in-use teaching license, the Noble Licensure Program offers a robust set of programs and corresponding financial benefits for teachers to obtain licensure while teaching at Noble.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensations range is $60,750-$85,000. Noble offers a predictable salary schedule for teachers and thoughtful employee benefits designed to support our commitment to excellence and equity.

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.