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Posted: 05-Jan-22
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Visual/Performing Arts
Tower Hill School is seeking a Visual Arts Teacher to begin in August 2022. The successful candidate will support our vibrant arts program and our community in an engaging and meaningful way in line with the mission and goals of Tower Hill School. This position will include teaching Middle School art classes, Upper School ceramics, and managing our ceramics studio. This is a full-time, benefitted, 10-month position.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teaching Ceramics sections each semester in the Upper School
- Teaching Middle School art classes
- Assist with student supervision and chaperoning
- Serving as an advisor for up to 10 students
- Participate in faculty collaborations and meetings
- Manage and oversee a ceramics studio
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.
Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.
Tower Hill is an equal opportunity employer.
Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Apply here.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience and demonstrated interest in teaching Ceramics and Studio art
- Bachelor’s degree or MFA in Visual Arts, Education, or related field
- Ability to manage and oversee a busy ceramics studio
- Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of children
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
- Enthusiasm for professional growth, academic excellence and creative teaching
- Ability to plan and organize educational content
- Commitment to broad participation in school life
- Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
- Ability to safely lift and move moderately heavy objects frequently