Visual Art Teacher

Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: High School Principal

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At Brave Christian Schools, we are committed to preparing students to pursue their God-given purpose through academic excellence, authentic Christian community, and meaningful relationships.

We are seeking a creative and experienced Visual Art Teacher to inspire middle and high school students to develop their artistic abilities, confidence, technical skills, and appreciation for the visual arts.

This full-time position will teach a variety of visual arts courses, including traditional studio art, digital photography, and graphic design. The ideal candidate is first and foremost an educator who understands how to create an engaging, structured, and Christ-centered classroom environment where students are encouraged to explore their creativity, take artistic risks, and develop their individual voices.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a teacher who enjoys helping students discover and develop their God-given gifts while contributing to a growing arts program and the broader Brave Christian Schools community.

Position Summary

The Middle and High School Visual Art Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging visual arts instruction to students with varying levels of experience and ability.

Courses may include drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, digital photography, graphic design, art history, and other related visual arts offerings based on the teacher’s experience and the needs of the school.

The teacher will provide students with a strong foundation in artistic techniques, creative problem-solving, visual communication, and the proper use of traditional and digital tools. This position will also help coordinate student art shows, displays, publications, school projects, and other opportunities to showcase student work.

Working collaboratively with school leadership, faculty, families, and other departments, the Visual Art Teacher will help strengthen and grow the school’s visual arts program.

Primary Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction

• Teach visual arts courses to middle and high school students.
• Provide instruction in traditional studio art, including drawing, painting, color theory, composition, mixed media, and other artistic techniques.
• Teach digital photography, including camera operation, composition, lighting, visual storytelling, image selection, and basic photo editing.
• Teach graphic design principles, including typography, layout, branding, color, visual communication, and digital design.
• Develop engaging, age-appropriate lessons that build students’ creativity, technical skills, confidence, and appreciation for the arts.
• Provide instruction to students with varying levels of artistic experience and ability.
• Introduce students to a variety of artists, artistic movements, cultures, styles, and creative career opportunities.
• Establish clear learning objectives and assess student progress through projects, portfolios, critiques, written reflections, presentations, and classroom participation.
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback that encourages artistic and personal growth.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and Christ-centered classroom culture that promotes creativity, respect, responsibility, and thoughtful expression.
• Develop and maintain course curriculum, lesson plans, grades, and student records in accordance with school expectations.

Digital Photography and Graphic Design

• Teach students how to use digital cameras and related photography equipment safely and appropriately.
• Instruct students in photography techniques such as exposure, focus, lighting, framing, composition, and editing.
• Guide students in creating meaningful photography projects that demonstrate both technical skill and creative expression.
• Teach students how to use graphic design and photo-editing software.
• Provide instruction in digital design concepts, including typography, visual hierarchy, layout, branding, and image manipulation.
• Help students create digital projects such as posters, advertisements, logos, publications, presentations, social media graphics, and other visual materials.
• Promote responsible and ethical use of photography, digital images, technology, and copyrighted materials.
• Stay informed about current digital art, photography, and graphic design tools and practices.
• Maintain and organize digital equipment, software, cameras, computers, and related classroom resources.

Visual Arts Program Development