Emerson School is seeking a part-time middle school (grades 6-8) art teacher. We are searching for a talented, team-oriented candidate to lead 6th to 8th graders, and to proactively serve our entire school community. The part-time Art teacher is responsible for all aspects of art education in the Middle School. S/he reports directly to the Middle School Director. A bachelor’s degree is required. This position is .60 full time equivalent (FTE) and would begin immediately. Additional supervisory duties and responsibilities outside of teaching may also be available.

Major responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Teaching six grade-level art enrichment classes each week to 6th-8th graders (three classes twice a week/one grade per trimester)
• Teaching two art electives each trimester. (Topics based on teacher’s interest and experience)
• Serving as an advisor for a group of middle school students, providing informal and personal guidance for these students about all areas of school life
• Participating in required school events, including biannual parent-teacher conferences
• Reporting on student progress each trimester
• Effectively communicating with parents at other times, as needed
• Developing and moving the school’s art program forward, in addition to regularly planning, designing, and hanging middle school art displays

ABOUT EMERSON SCHOOL
Emerson School is an independent K-8 school for gifted and academically talented students, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving more than 310 students and employing over 60 faculty and staff. Our mission is to provide a whole child, multiple method approach to instruction for gifted and academically talented students. Emerson School encourages creativity, problem-solving, and the development of basic skills while providing a warm, supportive environment that promotes responsibility for oneself and others. The School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson School is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Employment-related decisions and access to programs administered under the auspices of Emerson School shall be made without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, gender, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions) or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and résumé to Beth Muszkiewicz at bethm@emerson-school.org . More information about Emerson is available at www.emerson-school.org