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Instructor of Video Production, Photography & Digital Media 

School Setting: Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-postgraduate boarding school situated on 463 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City.  The school is 82 percent boarding, possesses exceptional facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty. Learn more about our campus and programs at the School’s website at www.blair.edu.

Position Available: Blair Academy announces an opening for an experienced media and video studies teacher to join its fine arts department. In addition to being an enthusiastic, student-centered and collegial teacher who understands and enjoys adolescent culture and possesses an exceptional work ethic, qualified candidates will have:

• BA/BS in fine arts with a concentration on video production, photography and/or media arts; college coursework in these areas or an advanced degree and/or high school or higher education teaching experience, a plus;
• Demonstrated success with project-based, inquiry-based and interdisciplinary approaches;
• A passion for teaching introductory through advanced classes and working with students in grades 9-12;
• Filmmaking and photography skills and experience teaching video and photo courses; 
• A working knowledge of the Adobe Creative suite, particularly Premiere Pro, as well as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and iMovie; a background in VFX/production processes is also essential;   
• Oversight of all video equipment used by students; and     
• Willingness to collaborate with other teachers and to learn new things, such as fabrication tools to be used in the makerspace.

Typical job responsibilities include:

• Teaching four sections, which may include video production, graphic design and photography;
• Coaching or assisting with a sport for two seasons or with activities for three seasons;
• Advising a group of 6 to 8 students; and
• Providing supervision for boarding students in the dormitory outside of the class day.

We seek candidates who:

• Seek and respond to feedback with a growth-oriented mindset;
• Embrace inquiry, discussion, and collaboration as methods for teaching and learning;
• Practice cultural responsiveness and demonstrate an appreciation for how our students’ identities may inform their behavior and performance;
• Marry a passion for content area with investment in evidence-based teaching strategies;
• Wish to be a part of a collaborative team;
• Will approach every aspect of our shared work as a way to build and deepen relationships, since building relationships is at the heart of everything we do at Blair;
• Are motivated to help our students meet their aims by maintaining high standards while also practicing care and flexibility;
• Demonstrate an investment in helping to build our community as one that is supportive, healthy, inclusive and diverse;
• Show an ability to juggle multiple priorities and responsibilities; and
• Enjoy working with adolescent students, in particular.

How to apply:  First, send your résumé, portfolio of your artwork or samples of your students’ work and a letter of interest to Dean of Faculty Life Leucretia Shaw at shawl@blair.edu, followed by another email with transcripts (which may be unofficial) and three professional references. Pieces may be sent separately, if necessary.

Blair Academy seeks and supports employees who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.

About Blair Academy

School Setting: Blair Academy is a co-educational, grade 9-postgraduate boarding school situated on 460 hilltop acres just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap and approximately one hour west of New York City. The School is 80% boarding, possesses fine facilities and faculty housing, and is committed to the continuing education of the faculty. The campus and programs may be viewed at the School’s website: www.blair.edu

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