Upper School Art Teacher

Objective

To foster a dynamic and creative learning environment that engages students in the art and art history curriculum and visual art concepts through student-centered, differentiated instruction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging, age appropriate lessons in visual arts with a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles, developing their creative expression.
• Plan and present art displays to exhibit students’ work.
• Instruct students in the proper care and use of tools and equipment.
• Organize, inventory, and monitor the use of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Order materials, tools, and equipment as needed upon approval.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management.
• Meet deadlines for reporting grades.
• Monitor students’ progress, strengths, and weaknesses, and communicate these when necessary to parents/guardians and administrators.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the upper school as well as the arts department.
• Serve as the National Art Honor Society advisor.
• Facilitate student participation in local, regional, and national art competitions and activities.
• Facilitate field trip(s) to an appropriate art destination in connection with the curriculum.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of upper school students.
• Attend and contribute in full, divisional, departmental, and team faculty meetings.
• Take an active role in professional activities and attend relevant professional meetings and conferences, particularly the NAEA and MAEA.
• Stay abreast of the latest advances in art and art education.
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional school environment.

Position Type This is a full-time position with teaching responsibilities from August – May. As with any independent school, faculty should be ready to chaperone class trips, perform typical day-to-day duties such as lunch and carpool duties, and engage fully in all school events that develop the student.

• Bachelor’s degree in art, art education, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of upper school art and pedagogy.
• Ability to demonstrate and apply elements of design and principles of art
• Practical knowledge across a variety of artistic mediums, techniques, and genres of arts, including drawing, painting, ceramics, studio art, and portfolio development.
• Represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner that reflects the values of the school.
• Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and parents/guardians.
• High degree of cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Professional written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite required.