Position Title: Visual Arts Teacher - Studio

Reports to: Department Chair

Department: Visual Arts

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time 

Mission:

As part of an international network of Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) schools, Marymount High School is an independent, Catholic all-girls school with the core purpose of educating and empowering young women to live lives of consequence as ethical leaders with a global perspective and an unshakable commitment to the common good.

Position Summary

The High School Visual Arts Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, rigorous instruction in visual arts to students in grades 9–12. The teacher fosters creative expression, technical skill development, and critical thinking while promoting an appreciation for diverse artistic traditions and contemporary practices. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective visual arts instruction aligned with curriculum standards
• Teach courses such as introductory art, drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, digital art, or advanced/AP Studio Art 
• Develop lesson plans that emphasize artistic technique, creativity, and conceptual development
• Assess student learning through critiques, portfolios, projects, and exhibitions
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students and communicate progress with families
• Create a classroom and studio environment that supports diverse learners and encourages creative risk-taking
• Integrate art history, cultural context, and contemporary artistic practices into instruction
• Maintain accurate grading, attendance, and academic records
• Collaborate with the Visual Arts Department Chair and colleagues on curriculum development
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events
• Uphold school policies and expectations for student behavior and academic integrity
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple visual art media
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Previous high school teaching experience preferred
• Strong classroom and studio management skills
• Ability to engage and motivate adolescent learners

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Experience teaching AP Studio Art or portfolio-based courses
• Familiarity with contemporary art practices and digital media
• Commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices
• Willingness to contribute to exhibitions, art shows, or extracurricular arts programs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout classroom and studio spaces for extended periods
• Ability to lift, carry, and set up art materials and equipment
• Ability to use standard classroom and studio technology

Great benefits we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including employer-paid premiums for HMO and DHMO plans (option to upgrade to PPO), as well as PPO vision for employees.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Cafe allowance – lunch is on us!
• Professional development support
• Paid holidays

About Marymount High School

Marymount is an Independent, Catholic all-girls high school that fosters confidence, joy, leadership, and a sense of greater purpose in each student. Education of the whole girl is one of the most important pillars upon which the academic and co-curricular programs are built. The school celebrates the individuality of each student, empowering girls to become their best selves academically, emotionally and socially. Established in 1923 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), Marymount High School shares the tradition of an international network of schools including sister schools in New York, Europe, and South America. Located in Westwood/Bel Air, just north of UCLA in Los Angeles, Marymount is an Apple Distinguished School featuring a 1 to 1 laptop program and other integrated educational technology.

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