Career Center

Essential Functions   

• Teaches Upper School 2-D Art classes (possible mediums include Drawing, Design, and Printmaking).
• Teaches introductory to advanced Woodworking classes.
• Participates in the Bi-Annual Faculty Art Show.
• Collaborates with the Art Faculty in hanging the yearly All-School Art Show and Senior Walls.
• Regularly exhibits student work and manages display spaces.
• Evaluates student progress through multiple measures.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of students.
• Provides timely and regular feedback on students’ progress toward skill mastery.
• Actively evaluates new tools and methods for use in the art classroom.
• Demonstrates, models, and designs learning experiences that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Uses effective classroom management techniques to create a warm and welcoming learning environment.
• Prepares course objectives and outlines the course of study following curriculum guidelines and any school requirements as mentioned in the mission statement.

• Serves as an advisor to a grade-level group of Upper School students and performs expected functions in that role as outlined by the Head of Upper School.

• Counsels students when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses students’ academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps daily attendance and records of students’ progress.
• Attends professional development programs each year.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair/Director of the Arts and/or Division Head.

Qualifications

• Strong background in visual art with minimum of a Bachelors of Fine Arts, preferred Masters of Fine Arts.
• Proven ability as an artist and demonstrated ability in a large variety of media.
• Knowledge of applicable art studio safety procedures (use and maintenance of woodworking tools).
• Comfortable with a team-based work structure; works well collaboratively and demonstrates flexibility.
• Ability to foster creativity and serve as an advocate for the Arts.
• A clear interest in, knowledge of, and ability to work with Upper School students.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum and utilize teaching methodologies/best practices.
• Enthusiasm for and comfort using technology in and out of the classroom.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.