HS Art Teacher: Build Portfolios & Studio Skills

Oak Ridge Schools; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge High School within the Oak Ridge School District is seeking a dedicated visual arts educator to provide engaging, rigorous instruction that develops students’ technical skills, creative thinking, visual literacy, and artistic expression.

The candidate will teach Art Foundations and upper-level studio art (Dual Enrollment and/or AP), develop standards-aligned curricula, and guide students through critiques, portfolios, and exhibitions to foster college readiness and strong student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and valid Tennessee teaching license with a visual arts endorsement (427).
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in a studio discipline with three or more years of teaching experience, preferably at the secondary level.
• Active studio practice and a strong professional portfolio.
• Experience teaching advanced studio art, AP Art and Design, or comparable coursework.
• Experience with college portfolio preparation, student exhibitions, and contemporary art practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses ranging from Art Foundations to upper-level studio art courses (Dual Enrollment and/or AP).
• Develop and implement standards-aligned curriculum emphasizing technical proficiency, creative problem-solving, craftsmanship, and conceptual development.
• Integrate contemporary art, art history, criticism, and visual analysis into studio instruction.
• Prepare students for advanced coursework, college art programs, portfolio reviews, and scholarship opportunities.
• Guide students through critiques, reflective practice, and the development of cohesive bodies of work.
• Organize student exhibitions and provide opportunities for students to share their work with the school and community.
• Maintain a supportive, well-managed studio environment that encourages artistic growth, experimentation, and high standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues, mentor students, and fulfill the professional responsibilities of a high school educator.

Job description

Oak Ridge High School within the Oak Ridge School District is seeking a dedicated visual arts educator to provide engaging, rigorous instruction that develops students’ technical skills, creative thinking, visual literacy, and artistic expression.

The candidate will teach Art Foundations and upper-level studio art (Dual Enrollment and/or AP), develop standards-aligned curricula, and guide students through critiques, portfolios, and exhibitions to foster college readiness and strong student