Visual Arts Teacher

The Visual Arts Teacher is a full-time teacher and member of the Visual Arts Department, reporting to the Division Head and Instructional Leader. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where value is placed on the skills and passions of the discipline within a larger context of Milken’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy. Primary responsibilities include teaching 5 visual arts classes per year, teaching in the middle school division, serving as a Student Advisor, and collaborating on school-wide programming. RESPONSIBILITIES • Plan and prepare engaging and rigorous middle school lessons across a variety of fine arts disciplines. • Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity and critical thinking. • Provide constructive feedback on student work, emphasizing skill development and artistic growth. • Collaborate with the Visual Arts Department to align curriculum with school-wide academic goals and values. • Engage with students, parents, and colleagues to support the school’s mission and build community. • Emphasize student choice in lessons designed around the National Core Arts Standards, Studio Habits of Mind, and Milken’s Core Values. • Create a safe and welcoming learning environment. • Engage with students outside of the classroom through office hours, extracurricular activities, clubs, and school-wide programming. • Pursue ongoing professional development. • Maintain clear and ongoing professional communication with parents and students. • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. Masters degree or higher preferred. • Previous teaching experience required. • Experience teaching AP Art & Design courses preferred. • Experience teaching drawing and painting, photography and ceramic required. • Experience with choice-based art instruction preferred. • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) and Canva required. Standard On-Campus Hours Start: M - F by 7:45 AM End: M - Th 3:30 PM, F 2:30 PM *All schedules are subject to change. SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $95,000