Visual Arts Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking an Upper School Visual Arts Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at an independent school in Louisville, KY.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Essential Duties:

• Teach 4-6 visual art courses per semester for upper school students.
• Create lessons that build an excitement for art.
• Use a variety of different materials and art styles to diversify student experiences in art making.
• Evaluate each student’s progress in their knowledge and skills.
• Communicate with parents to discuss the individual student’s progress.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, and professional development sessions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master's degree preferred in an art field.
• Minimum of 3 years of K-12 teaching experience.
• Experience with Digital Media, Mixed Media, and Sculpture.
• Passion for visual art, art history, and the fine arts.
• Knowledge of varied teaching strategies to differentiate learning.
• Eager to work collaboratively with other teachers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Willingness to work with upper school students.
• Desire to be involved in school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Competitive pay

Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.