Art Teacher (Begins Late August 2025)

Job Summary:

Francis W. Parker School is a renowned JK-12^th grade independent day school. Founded in 1901 on the tenets of progressive education, the school currently enrolls 940 students and employs 200 dedicated faculty and staff members who, in addition to assistant teachers, substitute teachers and coaches, work together to ensure that the school lives up to its mission to “educate students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.”

We are currently seeking an experienced, engaging, and progressive art teacher who is interested in working with middle school students. The ideal candidate is aware of the importance of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) and uses these values to guide their practice.  Candidates must possess excellent middle school classroom management and advisory skills.  Candidates should have teaching and/or professional experience in a variety of media such as drawing, painting, photography, digital art and sculpture.

Parker’s progressive culture requires a high degree of collaboration as well as strong self-direction. This position is a great opportunity for a talented teacher to work with a large art department at a school that places a high value on the arts. Rich professional development opportunities, a growth mindset, and a storied tradition of creative endeavor are hallmarks of our school.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $70,022 - $133,748

Faculty positions are paid on a step-level salary scale, commensurate with background and years of experience. Francis W. Parker School provides an excellent employee benefits program, including but not limited to: health and dental insurance, term and supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA’s), commuter benefits, and 403b retirement plan. Information on Parker’s comprehensive benefits package can be found here.

To Apply:
Please submit cover letter with resume by email or fax to (no telephone inquiries please):

Human Resources
Francis W. Parker School
330 W. Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
resumes@fwparker.org

fax: 773.549.4430

The faculty, staff and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School's community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School's mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur.

Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world. Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.