La Jolla Country Day School is seeking a creative, student-centered, and collaborative Middle School Visual Arts Educator to join our community with the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. They will inspire and guide students in grades 5–8 as they develop their artistic voice, technical skills, and confidence. This position is part of a dynamic and robust Arts department comprised of passionate educators who are practicing artists and who believe deeply that all people are artists.

This role focuses on delivering engaging, developmentally responsive visual arts instruction across a wide range of 2D and 3D media, while fostering a studio environment grounded in curiosity, experimentation, and joyful collaboration.

Why Join La Jolla Country Day School?
We are a mission-driven educational community that values creativity, dignity, equity, and belonging. Our Arts department believes in meeting students where they are, encouraging thoughtful risk-taking, and nurturing steady growth over time.

Our Arts Department Beliefs

• All Torreys are Artists. Beginning at age 3, LJCDS students are empowered to discover and develop their unique creative voice through meaningful practice and joyful collaboration.
• Lead with Creativity. Students own their artistic journey, inspiring and guiding others as leaders and mentors across grade levels.
• Think Boldly, Grow Fearlessly. LJCDS nurtures curiosity, risk-taking, and imagination, teaching students to view challenges as opportunities and failure as fuel for creative growth.

If you are motivated by teaching young artists, building confidence through process and practice, and contributing to a collaborative artistic community, we would love to meet you.