Lower and Middle School Art Teacher

There is an opening for a Lower and Middle School Art Teacher at Fayetteville Academy beginning Fall 2025.  

Position Expectations

The Lower and Middle School Art teacher’s primary responsibility will be preparing and implementing art lessons for grades Pre-K-7th  that educate students on the use of a broad number of artistic materials and tools.  The Lower and Middle School Art curriculum involves both two-dimensional and three-dimensional work. They will also maintain a gallery display of student art in hallways, lobbies, and other creative spaces.  A sense of humor, enthusiasm, and collaboration are also important for this position.  Effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and active participation in the expectations of the position are essential.

Educational Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Art Education (with a Master’s degree preferred) and at least three years experience in teaching. Independent school experience is preferable.  

Fayetteville Academy actively seeks candidates who participate in the life of the school and possess strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, and administration.  He/she should be a self-directed individual who is positive, cheerful, solution oriented, flexible, and works well with teams and individuals.

References should speak to an applicant’s ability to be a dynamic educator, to be an effective, supportive mentor for adolescents. 

Please direct a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to Dawn Burt, Lower School Director, at [email protected] and Simone Dennison, Middle School Director, at [email protected].