Middle School Art Teacher; Part-Time, added

Middle School Art Teacher (Digital Arts) Part-time, 10-month August 2026 We’re looking for someone who:

• enjoys working with middle school students
• is passionate about the intersection of technology and fine art
• enjoys collaborative, student-centered work
• will commit to a school mission of seeking truth, building character, and nurturing all
• is motivated by our commitment to community and excellence in teaching and learning
• loves Huntsville…or would enjoy living in a mid-sized city ranked #1 by US News and World Report for its affordability, booming job market, and access to many activities including the arts and outdoors

At Randolph School, PK-12 students become lifelong thinkers, creative problem solvers, and fearless leaders as they learn to embrace their full potential, prepare for a purposeful future and create epic possibilities for success. Randolph School is situated on two campuses within a mile of each other in Jones Valley on the southeastern side of Huntsville, Alabama, which was named in the U.S. News & World Report’s list of best cities in the United States to live.

The 17-acre Drake campus houses pre-kindergarten through grade eight, while the Upper School is located at the 76-acre Garth campus. Through a commitment to excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics, the school’s program and its faculty demand diligence and discipline while encouraging creativity and discovery. Above all, the school emphasizes honor, integrity, and character so that all in partnership with Randolph are elevated and inspired to enrich their families, communities, the nation, and the world.

Randolph School is seeking an innovative and creative part-time teacher to work within our Middle School Division (grades 5-8) and our Visual Arts department. This faculty member will work primarily with 7th and 8th grade students in elective courses that introduce the fundamental principles of design and digital art creation. The ideal candidate will be a skilled designer and enthusiastic educator capable of guiding students through the technical and artistic aspects of digital media.

This role requires a balance of artistic expertise, technical troubleshooting abilities, and a passion for working with adolescents as they prepare for Upper School arts possibilities.

• Establish an effective, safe, well-organized, and inclusive environment where all students are both inspired and appropriately challenged
• Design and implement a comprehensive digital art curriculum that covers essential skills, including Typography, Color Theory, Digital Illustration and Page Layout, utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite and/or the Affinity Suite
• Introduce students to basic concepts of motion graphics and video editing where appropriate
• Collaborate with visual arts faculty in lower and upper school to scaffold learning objectives and update scope and sequence
• Work with grade-level teams to address the needs of the whole child
• Encourage a culture of curiosity and calculated risk-taking, embracing Design Thinking methodologies and encouraging problem-solving through empathy, ideation, and prototyping
• Provides hands‑on assistance during class, helping students troubleshoot hardware (PC) and software issues as they arise
• Assist in curating and displaying student work for school art shows and digital platforms
• Understand the developmental needs of 7th and 8th grade students
• Use our Learning Management System to communicate and organize assignments
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication (parent conferences, written correspondence including narrative reports)
• Effectively monitor and manage student learning using a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student progress
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning through active participation in professional growth activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Arts, or a related field is required
• Master’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of teaching or professional experience required; independent college preparatory school experience preferred
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and/or Affinity Suite required
• General computer proficiency with the ability to diagnose and fix common PC issues in a classroom setting required
• Demonstrated strength in typography, color theory, and digital illustration is required, and familiarity with motion graphics and video editing is a plus

Interest and ability to contribute to our clubs, athletics, and extracurricular programs is an additional consideration.

As a member institution, Randolph School is committed to the principles of diversity as stated by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). In that spirit, Randolph School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other characteristic.