Art Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm is seeking a Visual Arts Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at an independent all-girls school in Chattanooga, TN. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts or Education and at least 3 years of K-12 experience. Responsibilities include teaching art courses, designing curricula, and collaborating with colleagues. The role offers competitive benefits including paid holidays and housing may be available for boarding schools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of K-12 teaching experience preferred.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.
• Minimum of 3 years of K-12 teaching experience preferred.
• Passion for visual arts, art history, and the fine arts.
• Knowledge of varied teaching strategies to differentiate learning.
• Eager to work collaboratively with other teachers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Teach several visual art courses for middle/upper school students.
• Design and implement art curriculum that encourages artistic risk taking and personal expression.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align visual arts content with broader curricular goals across disciplines.
• Evaluate each student’s progress in their knowledge and skills.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, and professional development sessions.
• Evaluate each student’s progress in their knowledge and skills.
• Communicate with parents to discuss the individual student’s progress.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, and professional development sessions.
• Serve as an advisor for a group of students, offering support, mentorship, and guidance to help them thrive academically and personally.
• Participate in extracurricular responsibilities, including assisting with sports teams or monitoring student clubs and events.

Skills

Passion for visual art

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Knowledge of varied teaching strategies

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts or Education

Master’s degree in visual arts or related field preferred

Job description

Overview

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Visual Arts Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at an independent all girl school in Chattanooga, TN.

About CS&A

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Teach several visual art courses for middle/upper school students.
• Design and implement art curriculum that encourages artistic risk taking and personal expression.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align visual arts content with broader curricular goals across disciplines.
• Create lessons that build an excitement for art.
• Use a variety of different materials and art styles to diversify student experiences in art making
• Evaluate each student’s progress in their knowledge and skills.
• Communicate with parents to discuss the individual student’s progress.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, and professional development sessions.
• Serve as an advisor for a group of students, offering support, mentorship, and guidance to help them thrive academically and personally.
• Participate in extracurricular responsibilities, including assisting with sports teams or monitoring student clubs and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Education, or related required. Master’s degree in visual arts or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of K-12 teaching experience preferred.
• Passion for visual art, art history, and the fine arts.
• Knowledge of varied teaching strategies to differentiate learning.
• Eager to work collaboratively with other teachers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Additional Desired Qualities

• Willingness to work with middle and high school students.
• Desire to be involved in school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities.

Potential Benefits

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.