St. George’s Independent School seeks a passionate, entrepreneurial, and hard-working individual who is energized by work with students and families to serve as a Lower School Art Teacher beginning August, 2025.

As an Episcopal school, St. George’s welcomes and respects all religious, racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our community recognizes and values the dignity of each person. We affirm differences as sources of strength that create a culture of transformative diversity, building upon shared experiences that deepen our humanity and enhance the intellectual, social, spiritual and moral development of all students. We believe that valuing diversity and inclusion is sacred and living this value transforms our institution, our people and the greater community.

Type: Salary

Duration: Annual Letter of Agreement

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or related field (required); Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications:

• Classroom teaching experience at the elementary level is strongly preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt instruction for diverse learners.
• Practicing artist who brings real-world artistic experience and creative energy into the classroom is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with students and adults; patience, flexibility, empathy, and humor important

The successful candidate will possess skills and experience that would include the ability to:

• Teach general art classes to grades PK-5th with a child development approach

• Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and inspiring classroom environment that encourages artistic exploration and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Introduce students to a variety of media, techniques, and artistic styles, including contemporary and traditional art forms.
• Integrate cross-curricular connections with other subject areas where appropriate.
• Organize and display student artwork within the school and at community events.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate records of growth and achievement.
• Maintain art supplies and manage the classroom budget effectively.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, staff, and parents to support the school’s mission and values.
• Participate in the school community, including school duties, meetings, and events.

Physical Requirements:  Regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear, and interact with campus visitors as well as others who telephone. Must have the ability to understand and present materials and communicate with constituents and co-workers in a harmonious manner.

Candidates will embrace the school’s mission and educational philosophy; candidates must be willing to work in a team environment and be positive, inspirational, and family-centered.

Interested candidates should complete an online application and upload a cover letter and resume using our online application system.   The link to our employment application can be found below.

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About St. George's Independent School

As an Episcopal school dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, St. George’s prepares students for a life of learning and meaningful contribution in an inclusive learning community that nurtures outstanding academic achievement, relationships, leadership and character reinforced by Judeo-Christian values. We serve nearly 1,000 students from diverse religious, social, geographic, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds in a coeducational setting across multiple campuses. In our recruitment practices, we strive to create a diverse school community whose members embrace our mission and educational philosophy. The ideal candidate is caring, collaborative, positive, inspirational and family-centered.

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