Middle School Visual Arts Teacher - Inspire Creativity

MISBO; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 53,492 - 88,980; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with match

Tuition remission for children

Free lunch when school is in session

Job summary

St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a full-time Middle School Visual Arts Teacher for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on experiential, interdisciplinary arts learning with Grades 5-8, including ceramics and theatre, music, and movement within a four-year program.

Collaboration with K-12 Arts and family communication is essential. Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree or certification in visual arts education, demonstrate strong classroom management, and commit to

Qualifications

• Full-time classroom teaching experience.
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills.
• Ability to joyfully teach middle school children.
• Master’s degree in visual arts or certification in secondary visual arts education.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grades 5-8 middle school visual arts, including ceramics.
• Design hands-on, inquiry-based lessons prioritizing student expression and sense-making.
• Provide clear feedback to help students grow in technical skill and artistic reasoning.
• Serve as a Quest program teacher and Grade 7 advisor.
• Collaborate with K-12 Arts Department to design a cohesive curriculum.
• Communicate regularly with families.

Skills

Classroom management

Middle school teaching

Visual arts instruction

Standards-based learning (SBL)

Education

Master’s degree in visual arts

Certification in secondary visual arts education

Job description

St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a full-time Middle School Visual Arts Teacher for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on experiential, interdisciplinary arts learning with Grades 5-8, including ceramics and theatre, music, and movement within a four-year program.

Collaboration with K-12 Arts and family communication is essential. Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree or certification in visual arts education, demonstrate strong classroom management, and commit to