Merryhill School is a community of private schools dedicated to helping students become confident, resilient, and independent learners. Our educational journey begins with an academically focused preschool experience grounded in early literacy, phonics, and mathematics, then progresses through a challenging, well-rounded elementary and middle school curriculum. Through the Merryhill Method, students embrace meaningful challenges while developing the academic and interpersonal skills needed to thrive. Educators serve as trusted mentors who create engaging learning environments, provide personalized guidance, and help students discover what they are capable of achieving. With schools across California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas, Merryhill is supported by Spring Education Group and offers employees opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and continued career growth. Art Teacher

• Merryhill School What We Offer Pay range: $53,000
• 58,000 Daily schedule of 9:00 am
• 5:00 pm Academic classes from 9am-3pm and group arts club from 4pm to 5pm Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid holidays and sick days 401k plan with company match Tuition discounts for your children Professional development Education reimbursement and partnerships About the Role As an Art Teacher at Merryhill School, you will nurture creativity and imagination in students through engaging, age-appropriate art instruction.

Your classroom will be a space where students explore a variety of materials and techniques, develop fine motor and visual thinking skills, and build confidence in self-expression. The instructor will teach specialty art classes and elective courses for students ranging from Intermediate (3-year-olds) through 8th grade . In addition to classroom instruction, they will organize and host an annual student art showcase and collaborate with school staff to design and create props, sets, and visual elements for the winter and spring musical productions.

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Develop and deliver creative and engaging art lessons aligned with curriculum standards Introduce students to a variety of artistic styles, techniques, and media Foster a classroom environment that encourages experimentation, collaboration, and appreciation of the arts Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs and developmental levels of students Organize and maintain art supplies and student artwork Collaborate with school staff and families to support student growth and showcase student work Support school-wide events and celebrations that highlight student creativity What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field from an accredited institution Prior teaching experience, particularly in elementary or middle school, is a plus Passion for inspiring young learners through visual arts Strong classroom management and interpersonal skills Ability to pass state and federal background checks Commitment to fostering creativity, inclusivity, and a love for learning To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.