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Middle & Upper School Studio Art Teacher - August 2025

Middle & Upper School Studio Art Teacher - August 2025

Visitation School seeks a full-time (1.0) Middle & Upper School Art Teacher (grades 6-12) beginning August 2025.

Visitation is an independent Catholic day school with a culture permeated by Salesian Spirituality. We offer a unique combination of learning experiences with a coed Lower School (Montessori preschool through grade 5), an all-girls Middle School (grades 6-8), and an all-girls Upper School (grades 9-12). A member of NAIS and accredited by ISACS, we are located on a beautiful 60-acre campus in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Visitation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including tuition remission. Please visit our website at https://www.visitation.net for more information.

Visitation School demonstrates a commitment to and is in support of a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Read our diversity statement to learn more.

The ideal candidate for the Middle & Upper School Art role:

• Is a lifelong learner who is passionate about the educational experiences of middle and high school girls.
• Is current and competent in the theories and pedagogy of studio art instruction, focusing on a constructivist approach and skills-based assessment
• Enjoys collaborating with students and colleagues in and beyond the Studio Arts Department.
• Has the ability and energy to create an engaging and developmentally appropriate environment where students are known, loved, and challenged to be their best selves in and outside of the classroom.
• Supports the mission of Visitation School and models “Salesian Spirituality,” which reflects gentle strength, dignity, patience and Christian humanism.
• Demonstrates a commitment to and is in support of a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Arts-related field with three to five years of teaching experience is required. The Studio Art Teacher must have experience as an Art Generalist who can teach a variety of mediums, such as drawing, painting, pottery and printmaking, as well as photography and digital media. A Master’s degree, prior teaching experience in an independent school, and knowledge of AP curricula are preferred.

Qualified candidates are asked to send a letter of interest and resume, including three references to recruitment@vischool.org .

Salary Range: $40,200 - $99,533 based on degree, teaching experience and the established salary schedule.

Benefits Offered:

• Paid personal, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, Dental, Life and LTD, Vision, and more insurance benefits are available
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution upon eligibility

This posting is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities. Visitation School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.