Lower School Art Teacher-- Leave Position

NORTH SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL; New Trier Township (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

North Shore Country Day School seeks a full-time Lower School Elementary Art long-term substitute teacher (JK–5th) for the 2026-2027 year. Starting immediately, the role requires a strong background in art education and a passion for fostering joy and expression in young learners.

The position entails teaching art to Lower School students, participating in daily duties, and engaging with a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or art is preferred.
• Master’s degree is encouraged.
• Three or more years of relevant teaching experience.
• Demonstrable talent and passion for teaching visual art to Lower School (JK–5th).
• Commitment to a joyful and expressive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Lower School art to JK–5th grade.
• Support the lower school community with duties such as recesses, lunches and carline.
• Attend regular faculty meetings and participate in school duties as needed.

Skills

Art Teaching

Curriculum Development

Intercultural Competencies

Visual Arts

Art History

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or Art

Master's degree encouraged

Tools

Electronic portfolio

Job description

Working at North Shore is both wonderfully challenging and rewarding. Our faculty and administration ask a great deal of themselves just as they ask much from their students.

We seek lower, middleand upper schoolteaching candidates who are well matched to our philosophy and approach to education. We look for teachers who have the skills and knowledge to challenge, engage and educate our students. Those who—through their written application materials, interviews and references—demonstrate a high level of commitment and exceptional skills will be viewed as particularly well matched to join the ranks of our faculty.

We provide employees with competitive salaries, benefits and support for professional development through funding available during the academic year and the summer.

Position: Lower School Art Teacher-- Leave Position

Location: Winnetka, IL

Job Id: 231-000

# of Openings: 1

North Shore Country Day, a JK-12 independent school near Chicago, seeks a full-time Lower School Elementary Art Long Term Substitute Teacher (JK-5th) for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year, starting immediately. North Shore is eager to consider applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities.

The Lower School Arts curriculum centers on developing contemporary skills through the exploration of materials such as clay, paint, and mixed-media. A Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or art is preferred. A Master’s degree is encouraged. We seek candidates with three or more years of relevant teaching experience, a demonstrable talent and passion for teaching visual art to Lower School students (Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade), and a commitment to making their classroom a joyful and expressive space for students.

A strong understanding of current trends in aesthetic education, global art history, and diverse expressions of visual culture is desired. Candidates with a current, active practice as a visual artist are preferred. Additionally, we will value candidates who have invested in growing their intercultural competencies and whose teaching practice reflects those understandings and skills both inside and outside the classroom.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, all faculty members are expected to support the lower school community by participating in regular duties, including recesses, lunches and carline, as well as attending regular faculty meetings.

Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter specific to the role at North Shore Country Day School, a resume, an educational philosophy statement and an artist statement, access to an electronic portfolio of their artwork, and a list of professional references (it is helpful to know the context in which the reference worked with the candidate and have both email and phone contact information for each reference) to [e-mail].

North Shore Country Day is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and abilities. North Shore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Range Long Term Substitute Teacher compensation range is $195 – $250 per school day. Position is benefits-eligible

North Shore Country Day is an equal opportunity employer in the Chicago area. NSCD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by the law.