2025-2026 Intro to Visual Communications instructor

Job Identification:

Title: Intro to Visual Communications instructor

Department: Visual Arts Conservatory

Classification: Parttime instructor

General Summary:

The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts ) develops the next generation of artistically gifted diverse scholar artists through intensive preprofessional training in the arts combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. The school approaches the development of students through a wholestudent approach and through a continuous learning environment for all staff to continuously develop their understanding of our scholarartists. We strive to build upon and improve our practices to make sure we are always serving all of our students to the best of our abilities.

The Chicago High School for the Arts seeks an instructor for the Intro to Visual Communications course for theschool year in the Visual Arts department.

The Intro to Visual Communications instructor supports the mission of the school by fostering a safe healthy and inspiring learning community for students and teachers. Intro to Visual Communications is a 3hour studio class that takes place on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm 5 pm.

The course is designed to offer students an introduction to Visual Communications and reflects graphic design illustration and critical decisionmaking related to the principles and elements of art and design. In this course students will enhance their knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and gain an introduction to Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign. Emphasis will be placed on typography layout techniques storytelling graphic reduction and conceptual development for specific audiences and clients. Professional design practices will be discussed and projects will push students beyond the walls of the classroom to interact with both local and international design communities.

Job responsibilities:

Classroom and professional duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Embrace and promote the ChiArts vision mission educational approach goals and core values.
• Prepare structured lessons that encourage and foster skill development critical thinking applications and ethics.
• Instruct conservatorylevel courses serving students with various learning styles abilities and needs.
• Employ outstanding classroom management skills and implement the school code of conduct.
• Regularly assess student achievement skill mastery and career development skills.
• Submit unit plans on a timely basis.
• Manage classroom administration and record keeping including grades attendance records student progress and documentation of student work.
• Manage studio material inventory and equipment: ordering and upkeep.
• Manage studio setup and breakdown of equipment and furniture.
• Document student work for digital portfolio files.
• Regularly communicate with students parents and other ChiArts staff to share artistic progress encourage positive behavior and resolve behavioral and artistic issues.
• Attend and participate in faculty and administrative meetings parent conferences open house other school functions and inservice professional development sessions.
• Collaborate with the staff to develop best practices tailored to the unique philosophy and instructional approach of ChiArts and to the needs of its student population.
• Collaborate with other ChiArts artistic and academic faculty and the larger arts community.
• Perform other duties as the needs of the school and the needs of the students may demand (e.g. competitions exhibits.)
• Work with academic staff to ensure students overall success at ChiArts

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Attributes:

• Minimum (7) years of professional experience in the visual arts field.
• Minimum (4) years of previous teaching experience at a preprofessional or professional level experience working with high school students is preferred but not required.
• MFA and Illinois State Teacher Certification is preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Experience in lesson planning.
• Comfort working in a highaccountability school culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse population.
• A high regard for student potential and an ability to provide opportunities for students to develop and succeed.
• Willingness to be bold and creative in pursuit of what is best for students.
• Able to adapt and improve in changing situations.
• Skills in drawing and painting with a variety of dry and wet media.

Working Conditions:

• Job Hazards: This position requires a fingerprint and background check conducted by Chicago Public Schools.
• Job Tasks: Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel as part of the job responsibilities however travel may be required to attend professional development/conferences.

Salary and Benefits:

Parttime position.

Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pay Rate:$45 to 55$ per hour

Application Process

Qualified applicants should apply online atand upload the following documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Contact Information for 35 Professional References; do not include letters of recommendation.

Applicants who do not follow the submission directions will not be considered. Please be aware that every item listed on a resume is subject to verification and that any offer of employment is contingent on a successful background check.

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