Lower School Art Teacher-- Leave Position

North Shore Country Day School; Winnetka (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka, IL seeks a full-time Lower School Elementary Art Long Term Substitute Teacher for JK–5th grade for the 2026-2027 year, starting immediately. The school emphasizes joyful, expressive classrooms and diverse art expression.

The role centers on developing skills with clay, paint and mixed media; a Bachelor’s in elementary education or art is preferred, a Master’s is encouraged, and three+ years of teaching experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in elementary education or art.
• Master’s degree encouraged.
• Three+ years teaching experience in art for Lower School.

Responsibilities

• Teach Lower School Art to JK–5th grade.
• Participate in recesses, lunches and carline duties.
• Attend regular faculty meetings.

Skills

Teaching art

Classroom management

Intercultural competencies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or art

Master’s degree encouraged

Job description

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.

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