Founding Elementary Visual Arts Educator

Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Founding Elementary Visual Arts Teacher to establish and lead a rigorous visual arts program grounded in artistic excellence, technical skill, historical understanding, and creative expression.

This role offers an opportunity to build a thoughtfully sequenced program from the ground up, developing scholars’ artistic abilities and cultural understanding while maintaining high expectations and meaningful instruction for elementary

Qualifications

• Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Art History, or related field strongly preferred; a compelling mix of practice, exhibitions, subject-matter expertise, and instructional effectiveness will be considered.
• Fluency in English is required. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is preferred.
• Candidates should be prepared to share a portfolio of their own artistic work and, where available, examples of scholar work, curriculum, exhibitions, or instructional projects that demonstrate their approach to developing artistic skill and excellence in young learners.
• Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (when after-school club is not in sessions, Visual Arts Teachers’ schedule will align with academic teachers)

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of artistic excellence. Build a visual arts program with high expectations for craftsmanship, technique, attention to detail, and thoughtful artistic decision-making.
• Deliver a rigorous visual arts curriculum. Provide a coherent, developmentally sequenced program building foundational skills across drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media.
• Teach art through historical and cultural context, introducing scholars to artists, movements, traditions, and ideas across cultures and time periods.
• Develop visual literacy and critical thinking by guiding students to observe closely, analyze artworks, and articulate thoughtful responses.
• Produce work worthy of exhibition by curating school-wide shows and guiding students through drafting, revision, critique, and presentation.
• Build a strong artistic community by engaging families, collaborating with local artists, galleries, and arts organizations.
• Collaborate and continuously improve by participating in professional development and refining curriculum and instruction.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Art History, or related field

Job description

Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Founding Elementary Visual Arts Teacher to establish and lead a rigorous visual arts program grounded in artistic excellence, technical skill, historical understanding, and creative expression.

This role offers an opportunity to build a thoughtfully sequenced program from the ground up, developing scholars’ artistic abilities and cultural understanding while maintaining high expectations and meaningful instruction for elementary