Immediate Art Teacher

Noble Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure program benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Noble Schools in Chicago is seeking an Art Teacher to join our largest public charter network of 17 campuses. You will lead art instruction across foundational and advanced techniques, guiding students through visual storytelling and critical analysis.

Ideal candidates hold an Art Education degree, demonstrate a track record of student growth, and are committed to equity and anti-racist teaching practices while working within a supportive, structured salary schedule and licensure pathway.

Qualifications

• Passion for art education and inspiring creativity in students.
• Experience leading art classrooms with active student engagement.
• Commitment to empowering students of color and fostering equity.

Responsibilities

• Build safe, inclusive spaces for creative risk taking.
• Create dynamic art experiences and implement backward-planned curricula.
• Develop technical and conceptual skills across drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital media.
• Promote visual literacy by connecting art to historical and contemporary contexts.
• Cultivate creativity and encourage original student work.
• Celebrate student work through showcases, exhibitions or portfolios.
• Ensure academic excellence using assessments to guide instruction.
• Teach and advise an advisory group, serving as primary family liaison.

Skills

Passion for art education

Classroom management

Equity & anti-racism

Diversity & inclusion

Proven track record in student growth

Education

Bachelor’s in Art Education or related field

Job description

About Noble

Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives.

Description

Positions Available at:

• UIC College Prep - Art Teacher

About Noble

Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives.

We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.

Clear, Consistent and Connected

All staff at Noble are bound by three key principles that shape a strong and positive campus culture at Noble.

• Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy-to-understand procedures, routines, and "what to do" directions in all spaces.
• Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.
• Connected, Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships with the adults at the school. All Noble staff prioritize positive interactions and relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.

Key Responsibilities

• Build Safe, Positive Spaces: Foster a structured and inclusive learning environment where students feel empowered to take creative risks and express their individuality.
• Create Dynamic Art Experiences: Design or implement backward-planned curricula that teach students foundational and advanced art techniques, principles, and history.
• Develop Technical and Conceptual Skills: Guide students in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and other mediums while encouraging thoughtful artistic exploration.
• Promote Visual Literacy: Teach students to analyze and interpret visual art, connecting their work to cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts.
• Cultivate Creativity: Inspire students to develop original works that reflect their unique perspectives and creative visions.
• Celebrate Student Work: Organize showcases, exhibitions, or portfolios to highlight and celebrate student achievements in the arts.
• Ensure Academic Excellence: Use data and assessments to refine instruction and support student growth in artistic proficiency and conceptual understanding.
• Teach and advise an advisory, which typically meets daily, serving as the primary point of contact for families. At its core, advisory provides dedicated time for students to assess their progress toward promotion, foster relationships, and build a sense of community with their peers.

Ideal Qualifications

• Passion for Art Education: You have a deep understanding of and enthusiasm for teaching art and inspiring creativity in students.
• Classroom Expertise: You bring experience leading art classrooms where students actively engage in creating, critiquing, and appreciating art.
• Commitment to Equity: You’re dedicated to empowering students of color and fostering an anti-racist learning environment.
• Advocate for Diversity: You incorporate diverse artistic traditions and cultural perspectives into your teaching to inspire and engage students.
• Proven Track Record: Your teaching leads to measurable student growth in artistic skills and creative thinking.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field
• Proficiency in teaching a variety of art forms and mediums
• Eligibility to work full-time in the U.S.
• Active Illinois Teaching License preferred

Why Join Noble?

At Noble Schools, we don’t just teach art; we cultivate creativity and imagination. You’ll join a community of educators committed to excellence and equity, with a mission to empower students to succeed and lead exemplary lives.

Compensation & Benefits

We strive to be the best place to work. We offer a predictable salary schedule for teachers, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Moreover, for professionals who do not currently hold an in use teaching license, the Noble Licensure Program offers a robust set of programs and corresponding financial benefits for teachers to obtain licensure while teaching at Noble.

Compensations range is $60,750-$85,000

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.