Founding Elementary Visual Arts Leader

Success Academy Charter Schools; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools in Miami-Dade seeks a Founding Elementary Visual Arts Teacher to build and lead an exemplary program grounded in artistic excellence. This role shapes a sequence of lessons that develop drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media while aligning with culturally diverse contexts.

The ideal candidate combines strong studio practice with exceptional teaching, can engage scholars with high expectations, and will collaborate with network colleagues to

Qualifications

• Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Art History, or related field strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required; bilingual Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred.
• Candidates should be prepared to share a portfolio of their own work and examples of student work or curriculum.
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (when after-school club not in session).

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of artistic excellence with high expectations for craftsmanship and thoughtful decision-making.
• Deliver a rigorous, developmentally sequenced visual arts curriculum covering drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media.
• Teach art through historical and cultural context; introduce scholars to artists, movements, traditions and ideas.
• Develop visual literacy and critical thinking; help scholars observe, analyze, discuss, and reflect on works of art.
• Produce work worthy of exhibition; guide students through drafting, critique, revision and presentation; curate school-wide exhibitions.
• Build a strong artistic community by engaging families and connecting with local artists and arts organizations.
• Collaborate with fellow visual arts educators to refine curriculum and instruction.

Skills

High artistic standards

Visual arts expertise

Portfolio required

Education

Degree in Fine Arts/Art Education/Art History

Job description

Success Academy Charter Schools in Miami-Dade seeks a Founding Elementary Visual Arts Teacher to build and lead an exemplary program grounded in artistic excellence. This role shapes a sequence of lessons that develop drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media while aligning with culturally diverse contexts.

The ideal candidate combines strong studio practice with exceptional teaching, can engage scholars with high expectations, and will collaborate with network colleagues to