Lower School Visual Art Teacher (Mid-Year Opening)

Applytoeducation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development support

Job summary

The Steward School is seeking a Lower School Visual Arts Teacher for an immediate mid-year opening for the 2026–2027 academic year. This full-time, fully benefited position reports to the Director of Lower School and emphasizes creativity, technology integration, and collaboration.

The successful candidate will plan engaging art instruction, differentiate for diverse learners, and work with a team to showcase student artwork and support school-wide arts events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Art Education, Fine Arts, or Elementary Education required.
• Master's degree and/or Virginia state teaching certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated skill using technology in an educational setting, including Google Educational Apps, interactive whiteboards, and electronic grading/reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver creative, innovative visual arts instruction that advances students' technical skills, aesthetic understanding, and artistic confidence across the Lower School grade levels.
• Design and implement differentiated instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles, abilities, and developmental stages.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels empowered to take creative risks.
• Effectively integrate educational technology—including Google Workspace for Education, interactive whiteboards, and electronic grading systems to enhance learning and streamline administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with grade-level teachers, specialists, and school leadership as an active team member.
• Curate and manage student artwork displays and assist with school-wide art exhibitions.
• Participate in required faculty meetings, professional development, duties, and community events.
• Support arts events across divisions as an engaged member of the visual and performing arts faculty.

Skills

Creative instruction

Differentiated instruction

Educational technology

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art Education

Master's degree preferred

Virginia teaching certification preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Interactive whiteboards

Electronic gradebooks

Job description

The Steward School seeks an enthusiastic, talented, and committed Lower School Visual Arts Teacher for an immediate mid-year opening for the 2026–2027 academic year. This full-time, fully benefited faculty position reports directly to the Director of Lower School. The ideal candidate is a passionate educator who fosters creativity, integrates modern instructional technology, and brings a strong collaborative spirit to an active independent school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver creative, innovative visual arts instruction that advances students' technical skills, aesthetic understanding, and artistic confidence across the Lower School grade levels.
• Design and implement differentiated instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles, abilities, and developmental stages.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive physical, emotional, and social classroom environment where every child feels empowered to take creative risks.
• Effectively integrate educational technology—including Google Workspace for Education, interactive whiteboards, and digital gradebooks to enhance learning and streamline administrative tasks.
• Function as an active, engaged team member and collaborative decision-maker alongside grade-level teachers, specialists, and school leadership.
• Curate and manage student artwork displays throughout the Lower School as well as assist with school-wide art exhibitions.
• Participate in required faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, duties (e.g., carpool, recess supervision), and community events.
• Serve as an engaged member of the visual and performing arts faculty, supporting arts events across divisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Art Education, Fine Arts, or Elementary Education required. Master's degree and/or Virginia state teaching certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated skill using technology in an educational setting, including Google Educational Apps, interactive whiteboards, and electronic grading/reporting systems.

Required Skills and Core Competencies

• Deep passion for working with children and a clear understanding of the developmental, social, and emotional needs of elementary-aged students.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to foster an environment of innovation, curiosity, open-mindedness, and creative problem-solving.
• Proven track record of sound professional judgment, adaptability for a mid-year transition, and adherence to confidentiality.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.
• A comprehensive benefits package is available, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and professional development support.