Art Teacher

Description

Fr. Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia, Missouri currently has an immediate opening for the 2026-27 school year for a full-time Art teacher.

• Teach art classes, including various forms of media such as painting, drawing, digital media, etc.
• Inspire in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression, using skills and techniques of artistic expression
• Allow students to view mistakes as essential steps in the creative process and ensure all students feel welcomed and supported.
• Explicitly teach students to reflect on their creative process, assess their own work with the goal of becoming independent, self-directed artists.
• Utilize technology to impact student learning and increase communication
• Demonstrate support for the mission of Fr. Tolton Catholic High School by attitude, words, actions, and integrity
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, in adherence to the Student Handbook
• Possibility to sponsor, coach, or supervise extra-curricular activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in related field
• State teaching licensure/certificate is preferred but not a hiring prerequisite
• Willing to work towards obtaining a teaching license
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, docs, sheets, etc), Google Classroom, and Ren Web/FACTS is preferred
• Understands the high school education culture and is able to interact professionally with students, faculty, and parents
• Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise and activity
• Required to maintain composure and to communicate appropriately in words and actions