| Position Summary The Fessenden School seeks a full time Digital Media Teacher to start in August 2021. The teacher will be a member of the Arts Department, teaching elective classes in the Upper School (grades 7-9) as well as serving as an Upper School Advisor. Current course offerings include leveled Digital Photography and Film Production classes, with plans to further evolve our Digital Media offerings and curriculum in coming years to include courses such as graphic and web design. In addition to teaching duties, the Digital Media teacher will serve as Editor-in-Chief of the School’s yearbook. Schedule - Orientation August 23 & 24
- School year August 30 to June 14, (Mon - Fri 7:30am to 4:30pm)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Teach and stay current with curriculum and 21st century learning
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Incorporate project based learning, educational technology, differentiated learning and cultural competency in lessons -
Collaborate and facilitate character education and service learning programs with Upper School Head -
Exemplify the School’s mission and community principles, including honesty, respect and compassion -
Participate in and help facilitate all division and grade level activities and meetings -
Coach a sport and/ or supervise sports study hall as assigned -
Collaborate with colleagues within grade level, division, department and student support services, including the Learning Resources Department -
Perform duties such as supervising drop off and dismissal, recess, lunch; being a homeroom teacher and/or advisor, grade team member, student club facilitator: leading/assisting with fall orientation, grade trips, overnight grade trips and events. -
Maintain all documentation connected with the curriculum and students -
Attend faculty meetings; typically on Mondays from 4:30pm to 5:45pm -
Attend professional development meetings; three 8:30am to 4:00pm and three 3:00pm to 5:00pm -
Maintain regular and reliable attendance -
Maintain current CPR/AED & first aid certification and child abuse prevention training -
Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications -
4 year degree -
2+ years of teaching experience and/or professional work in the visual arts -
Proficiency in the use and care of video and camera equipment, printers, and lab Mac computers; proficiency in Adobe suite -
Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships -
Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage a classroom -
Ability to perform critical thinking, organization, prioritization, and problem solving with minimal supervision -
Ability to serve in a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents -
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, social justice, diversity, and equity -
A commitment to boys and boys’ education Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that are essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The requirements for performing the duties of this position are as follows: -
Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear -
Regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel -
Occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds -
Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment, and the noise level in the environment is usually moderate. To Apply Every applicant must submit a cover letter, resume, and three references through the Fessenden Career Website. Other pertinent materials, such as a digital portfolio, may be submitted as well if desired. |