Long Term Substitute Teacher

The Savannah Country Day School; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Savannah Country Day School is seeking an experienced Art teacher for an immediate long-term substitute role for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position involves teaching five Upper School Art classes, including four sections of Introduction to Visual Arts and one Filmmaking, with standard duties and curriculum alignment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Art Education (Master’s preferred) and have Middle/Upper School teaching experience, strong communication, humor, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or related discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred. Specialties in Art Education welcomed; filmmaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach five classes per term, including four sections of Introduction to Visual Arts and one Filmmaking.
• Deliver course objectives following curriculum guidelines.
• Collaborate with Fine and Performing Arts Department.
• Attend evening/weekend functions as required.

Skills

Art teaching

Teen engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Art Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Filmmaking tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Savannah Country Day School is seeking experienced Art teacher candidates for an immediate long-term substitute teaching role opening in the current academic year. It is anticipated that the teaching assignment will span October 2026-early 2027, potentially longer. This faculty member will teach a combination of Upper School Art courses, with a class load of five (5) classes, to include four (4) sections of the survey course Introduction to Visual Arts and one (1) section of Filmmaking. Standard duties for this position include the presentation/delivery of course objectives, following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the school. Qualified candidates should have a passion for helping students to explore visual arts using a variety of pedagogical and artistic techniques.

Interested candidates can view more about the school on our website at https://www.savcds.org

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred. Any specialties in Art Education are welcomed, but specialty in digital design, animation, and/or photography are preferred. Specialty in filmmaking strongly desired.
• Experience teaching Art courses at the Middle School or Upper School level is strongly desired.
• Strong sense of humor, flexibility, and a strong desire to work with teens is a must.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and a willingness to function as part of the Fine and Performing Arts Department team.
• Attendance at evening and weekend functions is occasionally required.
• Candidates must pass a criminal background check and reference check.

Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in a classroom or lab environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or carries objects of a light-medium weight, up to 25 pounds. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes. The occasional exposure to chemicals and fumes is possible in the laboratory environment.

Inclusion at Savannah Country Day School:
The Savannah Country Day School is guided by the school’s mission statement which includes:

• that each student's life is enriched in a diverse community where differences among people are affirmed and celebrated;
• that the school shares with families the responsibility for fostering in each student strength of character, a sense of personal responsibility, and an attitude of faith, reverence, and tolerance;

SCDS seeks candidates of all cultures and backgrounds who embrace the school’s mission of diversity, are eager to engage in the work of inclusion and have a desire to join a community of diverse individuals who celebrate their similarities while also recognizing their individuality.

About Us

Savannah Country Day traces its origins back to the 1905 founding of The Pape School, an institution long recognized for its academic excellence and college preparatory curriculum. Led by a group of visionary parents who saw the continued need for a first-rate college preparatory school in Savannah, the founders of Savannah Country Day built upon the assets of the Pape School and created a school with a recognized tradition of academic excellence across the southeast. Today, Savannah Country Day School is Savannah's preeminent college preparatory school providing a rigorous, yet supportive learning environment for a wide variety of motivated learners. Enrolling over 900 students ranging from infants to 12th grade, SCDS is truly a family school. Situated on a beautiful, 65-acre campus on the south side of historic Savannah, Georgia, SCDS has a 6:1 student to teacher ratio, an unparalleled arts program and a full range of athletic and extracurricular opportunities. Significant funds are available for faculty professional development and our faculty average 21 years of experience with 85% of Upper School faculty holding advanced degrees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Company Description

Savannah Country Day traces its origins back to the 1905 founding of The Pape School, an institution long recognized for its academic excellence and college preparatory curriculum. Led by a group of visionary parents who saw the continued need for a first-rate college preparatory school in Savannah, the founders of Savannah Country Day built upon the assets of the Pape School and created a school with a recognized tradition of academic excellence across the southeast. Today, Savannah Country Day School is Savannah's preeminent college preparatory school providing a rigorous, yet supportive learning environment for a wide variety of motivated learners. Enrolling over 1000 students ranging from infants to 12th grade, SCDS is truly a family school. Situated on a beautiful, 65-acre campus on the south side of historic Savannah, Georgia, SCDS has a 6:1 student to teacher ratio, an unparalleled arts program and a full range of athletic and extracurricular opportunities.