About this Art Teacher for Middle School role at St. Anne's-Belfield School
About the School
Since 1910, St. Anne’s-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of Charlottesville, Va., our 900+ students, age 2 through Grade 12, inspire us each day as we aspire to educate the next generation of exemplary citizens and visionary leaders.
As a member of our school community, you'd be joining a team of people who are passionate about their roles and contributing to a community of purpose and belonging. Those who thrive at St. Anne’s-Belfield are people who, as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate, pursue knowledge to generate impact, seek to engage diverse perspectives and practices, engage in reflection, demonstrate moral character and integrity, and work to understand and meet the needs of the community.
Our two beautiful campuses on 55 acres serve as vibrant hubs for curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. This is perfectly complemented by our location in Charlottesville, one of the top 5 happiest cities in the U.S., as recognized by National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Opportunities abound to connect with nature, enjoy arts and culture, engage with the University of Virginia, only one mile away, and explore American history both within our region or Richmond (one hour by car) and Washington, D.C. (two hours by car).
If you're looking for a dynamic learning environment where your contributions help spark each child’s potential, we invite you to consider a career with St. Anne’s-Belfield. We at St. Anne's-Belfield School believe it is the quality and passion of our people that set us apart. We seek to hire the best teachers, administrators, staff members, and coaches to support our student body by offering a competitive benefits package and providing a wonderful working environment.
St. Anne’s-Belfield School seeks qualified applicants for a full-time Middle School Visual Arts Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The School maintains a strong commitment to experiential, creative, and interdisciplinary arts learning designed by teachers who foster curiosity and wonder within a student-centered learning environment. Our faculty are dedicated to supporting and stretching every learner.
We are looking for an educator passionate about working with middle school students and committed to cultivating creativity, curiosity, agency, and a strong foundation in visual expression. At St. Anne’s-Belfield School, middle school students engage in a dynamic four-year art program that includes opportunities in visual arts, theater and film, music and movement, and strings education. The visual arts program focuses on nurturing in students the habits, mindsets, and technical skills of the art studio alongside critical thinking and creative problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
- Teach Grades 5-8 middle school visual arts, including ceramics
- Design and facilitate hands-on, inquiry-based lessons that prioritize student expression, thinking, and sense-making
- Support students in developing core artistic practices, including:
- Exploring and mastering various media and techniques
- Analyzing and interpreting visual works
- Constructing and revising personal works of art
- Create opportunities for students to share, challenge, and refine ideas through studio critiques, discussion, and collaboration
- Provide clear feedback that helps students grow in both technical skill and artistic reasoning
- Serve as a teacher in the Quest program, which features a range of inquiry-based student-driven electives
- Serve as a Grade 7 advisor, supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development
- Collaborate closely with grade-level teams and the K-12 Arts Department to design a cohesive and developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Communicate regularly with families to support student growth
We look for educators who:
- Contribute to the school community by actively participating in extracurricular activities (including serving as a coach and/or engaging in student-centered extracurricular programming), faculty committees, and school initiatives
- Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and belonging through both classroom instruction and broader school engagement
- Manage frequent, ongoing, and prompt verbal and written communications with students, parents, and colleagues
- Work collaboratively with other faculty members towards common goals through active listening, sharing, and reflecting
- Commit to ongoing professional growth and reflection
- Model high ethical and moral standards
Qualifications: Full-time classroom teaching experience, strong organizational and classroom management skills, and the ability to joyfully teach middle school children are required. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching middle school-aged students in a standards-based learning environment (SBL) and hold a master’s degree in visual arts or a certification in secondary visual arts education.
Physical Requirements:
Mobility & Posture: Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting to help students at their desks or at easels.
Strength: Ability to regularly lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 lbs, with occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs (e.g., boxes of clay, large canvases, or portfolios).
Dexterity: Fine motor coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate brushes, sculpting tools, cutting tools, and demonstrate intricate techniques.
Sensory Abilities: Clear near and distant vision (with or without correction) to differentiate colors, monitor classrooms, and evaluate student artwork.
Vocal Requirements: The ability to speak clearly and project your voice in an active, sometimes loud classroom.
What We Offer
- Salary range $53,492 - $88,980, based on education and experience
- 10 month schedule with 12 months of pay + personal and sick paid time off
- Shared cost high-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
- School paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
- Retirement plan with a match
- Supplemental insurance policies
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition remission for children enrolled at the school (Three years through Grade 12 only)
- Free after-school care (3 – 5:30 p.m.) for Three years through Grade 8
- Free lunch when school is in session
- 20% discount at the St. Anne’s-Befield School store
