Art Teacher - Columbia, MO

Description

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

Responsibilities:
-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

Qualification:
-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 RenWeb/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

Physical Demands and other requirements:
-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

Contact Rose Lloyd, rlloyd@toltoncatholic.org, with any questions.