| Overview of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School of Amarillo St. Andrew’s was founded in 1951 as a faith-based school with the goal to provide exceptional educational opportunities within a Christian environment. We are Amarillo’s independent, PK(3)-8th Grade day school with a mission to nurture each student in the Episcopal tradition. Serving approximately 290 students, we welcome families from any faith tradition. We provide opportunities for children to develop through a superior academic program, dedicated fellowship, and service to the community. St. Andrew’s has built over the years a distinctive and collaborative program and team. All SAES faculty and staff live the mission and philosophy of SAES each school day. The expectation is that each of us engages actively in and celebrates our individual and collective strengths as a community. The Position & Desired Attributes The All-School Art Teacher will report to the Head of School while striving with their colleagues to create distinctive learning experiences every day. First and foremost, this visionary teacher will care about children and celebrate what they can do both in and beyond the classroom. S/he will possess the ability to develop a growth mindset and love of learning through discovery in our children while advancing their skill sets through diverse, hands-on learning experiences. A willingness and an ability to help us achieve our Academic Vision is paramount in importance St. Andrew’s next Art teacher will bring life, work, and educational experiences that allow her or him to be confident, warm, approachable, coachable, relationship-driven, and service-oriented. Demonstrated excellence as a working artist and/or teaching artist along with the ability to develop curricula will be valued greatly. While a Master’s degree is preferred, it is not required. Primarily, we desire an authentic, transformational teacher-leader who will further elevate our program as we strive to become a world-class institution. Most importantly, though, demonstrating the ability to lead yourself and others through self-awareness, love, ingenuity, and heroic ambition will elevate your candidacy. |