About the Position:

The Logan School seeks a dynamic and creative Art Specialist Teacher to inspire and engage gifted learners in grades K–8. The ideal candidate will design and deliver a comprehensive, student-centered arts program that encourages exploration, creativity, and self-expression across a variety of artistic disciplines. This teacher will integrate visual arts into Logan’s individualized, inquiry-based curriculum and support students in connecting artistic practice to their personal interests and academic studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an engaging Fine Arts curriculum aligned with Logan’s individualized and inquiry-based learning approach

• Teach a range of artistic disciplines (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and/or other visual arts)

• Foster a studio environment that promotes creativity, experimentation, and critical thinking

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of gifted learners with diverse strengths and interests

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate visual arts into interdisciplinary units of study

• Guide students in developing portfolios that reflect their artistic growth and personal interests

• Provide constructive feedback that supports artistic skill development and creative confidence

• Organize and showcase student work through exhibitions and school events

• Maintain and manage art materials, tools, and studio space effectively

• Partner with families to communicate student progress and support artistic development

• Contribute to a school culture that values inclusion, respect, and community engagement

• Writes student feedback reports on a quarterly basis to communicate progress to families.

Hours:

• This is a .8 position. 

• Work hours are:

• M 12 pm - 4 pm

• T/W/Th 8 am - 4 pm

• Friday 9 am - 1 pm

• At least once per week until 5:00 pm for All-Staff Meetings; typically Wednesdays 

• Occasional evening/weekend hours for school-wide events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

• Teaching experience with elementary and/or middle school students, preferably in an independent or gifted education setting

• Strong understanding of student-centered and inquiry-based teaching practices

• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and community building

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

• Flexibility, creativity, and a passion for working with gifted children

Compensation:

The Logan School offers a salary range between $40,000 and $56,000. Salary consideration is given for seniority, merit, quality, education, and experience.

Logan also offers competitive benefits, including Medical and Life/AD&D Insurance. 403(b) and Section 125 Cafeteria Plan. Personal, Jury Duty, and Family Medical Leave Sick/Personal Leave. Benefit Continuation/Conversion at Termination (COBRA). Holiday Pay.

Status:

The Arts Specialist Teacher is a .8 time (30 hours), salaried, exempt position during the school year (August - July). 

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume, and statement of educational philosophy to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Logan School for Creative Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Logan School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.