Details
Posted: 15-Jun-22
Location: Fairfield, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Elementary Teacher
Visual/Performing Arts
Fairfield Country Day School, a school for boys in Kindergarten through grade 9, seeks applicants for the position of Grade 6-9 Art Teacher. Candidates should have a passion for teaching, desire for collaboration and experience leading middle school art classes.
The successful candidate will possess excellent visual art skills, a high level of energy and flexibility and a growth-oriented mindset. She or he will be able to inspire and empower students to learn; collaborate and engage in daily conversations and experiences with students and colleagues; possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; and commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
Responsibilities:
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Teach general art classes to grades 6-9
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Integrate pottery techniques into the curriculum, including wheel throwing
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Support set design for annual school musical
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Design and implement an art curriculum that integrates best practices in diversity, inclusivity, and differentiation.
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Create a joyful, stimulating, and innovative environment for learning
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Assess student progress and adjust teaching plans accordingly; provide students with regular and timely feedback about their progress.
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Integrate suitable use of technology as appropriate
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Collaborate with colleagues to design interdisciplinary and project-based learning curricular experiences.
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Actively pursue professional development in the teaching of visual arts and/or teaching in interdisciplinary project-based approaches
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Maintain strong communication with colleagues, families, and administration.
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Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree and course work in related field; Master’s Degree preferred
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A versatile artist with a minimum 2-5 years of teaching art experience
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Experience with choice-based art education and/or Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) preferred
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Creative, energetic, and positive approach to teaching
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Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive classroom community and to working actively to introduce students to diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives
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Experience with student-centered teaching, project-based learning, interdisciplinary curriculum planning, and authentic measures of student learning
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Experience integrating technology, including Google applications, laptop/iPads, SMART Board, etc., into teaching practice to support learning and deepen projects
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Effective oral and written communication skills
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact FCDS. Please provide:
• A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position;
• A current résumé;
• A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to:
Margot Pearce, Head of School