Middle School Art Teacher- 5th-8th Grade

Browne Academy seeks a middle school art teacher for grades 5th-8th for the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic, and proactive educator who is passionate about working with students. Creating an engaging art education program requires a commitment to fostering the creativity and critical thinking skills of students. Interested candidates, please send a cover letter and resume to Associate Head of School Kimberly McCue, [email protected] .

Browne Academy is a Preschool-8th grade diverse independent day school committed to developing the whole child through extraordinary teaching, exceptional academic programs, and a nurturing community. We empower students to be critical thinkers, inspired innovators, engaged peers, and ethical leaders prepared with the confidence to thrive in a dynamic world. Our 12-acre campus is conveniently located just off the Beltway and minutes from Old Town Alexandria.

Responsibilities

• Using a variety of art media in teaching, including drawing, painting, digital media, and other 2D/3D mediums
• Curating and displaying student art exhibits
• Working collaboratively and effectively with peers to support student achievement and curriculum development, and ensuring integration with other subjects
• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages student participation, respect for diversity, and collaboration
• Manage art supplies and equipment, ensuring that they are used safely and effectively
• Using technology to facilitate instruction and enhance learning
• Adhering to the school’s curriculum, preparing and executing thoughtful units of study designed to reach the different learning styles of the students in the classroom
• Regularly assessing student learning using a variety of tools and means
• Maintaining regular communication with parents and administrators concerning student progress or issues
• Attending regular faculty meetings
• Offer elective classes
• Serve as a middle school advisor
• All other duties as assigned by the Associate Head of School

Minimum Requirements

• Related bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Previous middle school teaching experience is a plus.
• We are eager to welcome someone into our community who will live our school’s mission and core values .

Competitive Benefits

Browne Academy offers a very competitive benefits package, including health, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, fully or partially paid for by Browne Academy, plus voluntary dental and vision insurance. A 5.5 percent of your salary is contributed to your 403(b) after one year of service, four weeks of paid, scheduled school holidays, plus 8 PTO (Paid Time Off) days and summers off. Plus, 75 percent of tuition remission is for eligible students enrolled at Browne Academy after one year of employment (space permitting), there is free morning care and aftercare during the school year, and 50 percent is off summer camp and free aftercare for summer camp.

Diversity Statement

Browne Academy is strongly committed to equal opportunity for all its employees. Browne Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Browne Academy actively seeks diverse candidates for employment.

Conditions of Employment

Employment at Browne Academy is contingent on verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check and education, when applicable.