2026-2027 Middle And Upper School Art Teacher
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Job Description
Norfolk Collegiate School seeks a creative, collaborative, and student-centered Middle and Upper School Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. This position teaches a range of visual arts and production-based courses to students in grades 6-12, fostering both technical skill development and artistic expression within a rigorous college-preparatory environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience teaching multiple visual art disciplines, demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills, and be committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports students at varying levels of artistic experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach a range of Middle and Upper School arts courses, which may include digital art and design, mixed media, theatrical design and production, drawing, painting, or other advanced studio offerings
- Develop and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curricula that emphasize both creative exploration and technical skill building
- Assess student work using clear criteria and provide constructive feedback to support growth and mastery
- Maintain a safe, organized, and well-managed studio environment
- Support student exhibitions, displays, and other opportunities to showcase student artwork
- Collaborate with colleagues within the Arts Department and across divisions
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Art, Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Prior teaching experience at the middle and/or upper school level preferred
- Demonstrated ability to teach a variety of visual arts and production-based courses
- Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to ongoing professional growth
- Enthusiasm for working with adolescents in an independent school setting
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, resume, three professional references, an unofficial copy of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees, and, if applicable, teacher certifications.
Norfolk Collegiate is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.
Applicants are required to certify that all answers provided in their employment application are true and complete to the best of their knowledge. By submitting an application, the applicant authorizes the employer to investigate all statements made in the application and permits contact with institutions, previous employers, or personal references as necessary to make an employment decision.
The applicant also consents to a criminal record check, if required. Submission of an application does not constitute an employment contract, nor does any offer of employment, unless explicitly documented in writing and signed by both the employer and the employee.
In the event of employment, any false or misleading information provided in the application or during interviews may result in termination. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all rules and regulations established by the employer.
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