Art Teacher - Columbia, MO

Catholic-Diocese-of-Jefferson-City; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fr. Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia, Missouri is seeking a full-time Art teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves teaching art across media, inspiring creativity, and guiding students through reflective practice.

The successful candidate will be comfortable using Google Suite and educational platforms, maintain professionalism with students, faculty and parents, and may sponsor or supervise extracurricular activities. This is a full-time, on-campus position at Fr.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in related field.
• State teaching licensure/certificate is preferred but not a hiring prerequisite.
• Willing to work towards obtaining a teaching license.
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, docs, sheets, etc), Google Classroom, and RenWeb/FACTS is preferred.
• Understands the high school education culture and is able to interact professionally with students, faculty, and parents.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Teach art classes, including various forms of media such as painting, drawing, digital media, etc.
• Inspire in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression, using skills and techniques of artistic expression
• Allow students to view mistakes as essential steps in the creative process and ensure all students feel welcomed and supported.
• Explicitly teach students to reflect on their creative process, assess their own work with the goal of becoming independent, self-directed artists.
• Utilize technology to impact student learning and increase communication
• Demonstrate support for the mission of Fr. Tolton Catholic High School by attitude, words, actions, and integrity
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, in adherence to the Student Handbook
• Possibility to sponsor, coach, or supervise extra-curricular activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Fr. Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia, Missouri currently has an immediate opening for the 2026-27 school year for a full-time Art teacher.

Responsibilities

• Teach art classes, including various forms of media such as painting, drawing, digital media, etc.
• Inspire in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression, using skills and techniques of artistic expression
• Allow students to view mistakes as essential steps in the creative process and ensure all students feel welcomed and supported.
• Explicitly teach students to reflect on their creative process, assess their own work with the goal of becoming independent, self-directed artists.
• Utilize technology to impact student learning and increase communication
• Demonstrate support for the mission of Fr. Tolton Catholic High School by attitude, words, actions, and integrity
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, in adherence to the Student Handbook
• Possibility to sponsor, coach, or supervise extra-curricular activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

Qualification

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in related field
• State teaching licensure/certificate is preferred but not a hiring prerequisite
• Willing to work towards obtaining a teaching license
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, docs, sheets, etc), Google Classroom, and RenWeb/FACTS is preferred
• Understands the high school education culture and is able to interact professionally with students, faculty, and parents
• Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations

Physical Demands and other requirements

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise and activity
• Required to maintain composure and to communicate appropriately in words and actions