Mamaroneck, New York
Saddle River, New Jersey
Washington, D.C.
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Posted: 02-Nov-24
Location: Sheffield, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on Experience
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Berkshire School seeks to hire a dynamic, full-time Art Department Chair (for Visual and Performing Arts) who can teach with-in the visual arts curriculum, beginning in the 2025-26 school year. The individual will oversee the art curriculum and manage department operations. This role involves mentoring fellow teachers, developing engaging art curriculum, and promoting a culture of creativity and artistic exploration among the department and the students. They are expected to have relevant teaching experience with the affection for adolescents, capacity for teamwork, and disposition that such a life demands. In addition to teaching, applicants should expect to be actively involved in all aspects of the School's programs, including living and working in a dormitory and participating in the school's athletic and/or co-curricular programs as a coach or program director. A bachelor's degree in a closely related field is required and a master's degree or higher is preferred.
Salary is competitive and includes year-round housing plus utilities, and meals when school is in session. Health and retirement benefits, including TIAA, are part of the compensation package. Funding exists to support advanced degree work, as well as participation in professional conferences, workshops, summer study, and travel.
Berkshire School strives to create a global community for students and adults that reflects the world around us and the backgrounds, experiences, identities, genders, perspectives, races, religions, and talents that each member brings to our school. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community supports and respects all cultures, ethnicities, languages, philosophies, political views and sexual orientations that exist within and beyond our school.