High School Art Teacher (Full-Time or Part-Time)

About Elite Preparatory Academy

Elite Preparatory Academy (EPA) is a private college-preparatory boarding and day school serving students in grades 8–12. Located in Hopatcong, New Jersey, EPA educates students from across the United States and around the world in a supportive, academically rigorous environment.

Our mission is to prepare students for success at leading universities through personalized instruction, mentorship, and experiential learning. With small class sizes and close faculty-student relationships, EPA encourages creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence.

Position Summary

Elite Preparatory Academy is seeking a talented, creative, and student-centered Art Teacher to join our faculty. We welcome applications from candidates interested in either full-time or part-time employment.

This position is ideal for an experienced art educator or practicing artist who enjoys mentoring motivated high school students. A major focus of this role is helping students build exceptional portfolios for admission to competitive colleges, universities, and art schools.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school visual arts courses
• Develop engaging, project-based lessons that foster creativity and technical growth
• Introduce students to a variety of artistic media, techniques, and artistic movements
• Provide individualized instruction based on each student’s interests and artistic goals
• Guide students through the creative process from concept to finished work
• Organize student exhibitions and showcases
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inspiring studio environment

College Portfolio Development

One of the most important responsibilities of this position is mentoring students through the college portfolio process.

The successful candidate will:

• Help students develop competitive portfolios for admission to leading colleges, universities, and art schools
• Mentor students pursuing majors in Fine Arts, Architecture, Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Photography, Interior Design, and related creative fields
• Provide individualized critiques and portfolio reviews
• Assist students in selecting, refining, and presenting their strongest work
• Help students prepare artist statements and portfolio presentations
• Stay informed about portfolio expectations and admissions requirements at competitive art and design programs

Preferred Areas of Expertise

Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Drawing
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Ceramics
• Mixed Media
• Photography
• Digital Art
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Animation
• AP Art and Design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Graphic Design, Design, or a related field
• Teaching experience preferred
• Strong artistic portfolio
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills
• Passion for inspiring young artists

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing students for college portfolio reviews and admissions
• Experience teaching AP Art and Design
• Professional experience as a practicing artist, designer, illustrator, photographer, architect, or creative professional
• Experience working with international students

Dorm Parent Opportunity (Full-Time Candidates)

Full-time applicants interested in serving as a Dorm Parent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Dorm parents live on campus and play an important role in mentoring students outside the classroom while helping create a safe, supportive, and engaging residential community. On-campus housing may be provided for qualified candidates.

Why Join EPA?

At Elite Preparatory Academy, art is more than a subject—it’s an opportunity for students to discover their creativity, develop their unique artistic voice, and prepare for exciting futures in higher education and creative professions.

Our faculty enjoy the freedom to build meaningful relationships with students, develop innovative curriculum, and help talented young artists create portfolios that open doors to outstanding colleges and universities.

If you are passionate about teaching, mentoring, and helping students transform their artistic potential into future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $49,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person