Art Instructor

Art Instructor

St Louis, MO, US,  The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a dynamic future. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School, a St. Louis Archdiocesan coeducational college preparatory high school serving grades 9–12, seeks a highly qualified and visionary Art Instructor for the 2026–2027 school year. Cardinal Ritter is home to a renowned and growing visual arts program, and we are seeking an educator who can continue to elevate its excellence. The ideal candidate is both an artist and educator—capable of delivering rigorous, studio-based instruction across multiple disciplines, including 3D art, photography, graphic design, and yearbook development.

This role requires a creative professional who can cultivate student voice, technical skill, and portfolio development while preparing scholars for college-level study and careers in the visual arts, media, and design industries.

The Employed Person is Expected to:

• Articulate and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, mission, and vision of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis and Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School.
• Design and deliver rigorous, studio-based instruction in 3D art, photography, and graphic design.
• Lead and oversee the development, production, and publication of the school yearbook.
• Teach artistic techniques, design principles, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Integrate digital tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and photography/editing software.
• Foster creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression through project-based learning.
• Support students in building high-quality portfolios for college admissions and scholarships.
• Organize and showcase student work through exhibitions, competitions, and community partnerships.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inspiring studio/classroom environment.
• Utilize instructional technology, Google applications, and student data systems effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Photography, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Missouri State Teaching Certification in Art (ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated expertise in 3D art (sculpture, mixed media, etc.), photography, and graphic design
• Experience with yearbook development, publication design, or student media production
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and digital design tools
• Strong portfolio of personal and/or student work (required)
• Experience teaching in an urban and/or college preparatory environment (preferred)
• Ability to deliver rigorous, culturally responsive instruction that reflects and affirms student identity
• Strong classroom management, organization, and project-planning skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a high-performing academic community

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.

The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.