Cambridge, Massachusetts
Posted: 12-Feb-25
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $72,000 to $120,000
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Brentwood School inspires every student to:
Think critically and creatively.
Act ethically.
Shape a future with meaning.
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL
Interim Visual Art Teacher, Lower School
Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for an Interim Lower School Visual Art Teacher to begin as soon as possible. We are seeking individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with prior experience in and a passion for teaching art, preferably to Lower School students. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
The responsibilities of this position include:
- Teach two-dimensional and three-dimensional visual arts including ceramic hand building.
- Attend regularly scheduled faculty meetings
- Experience and interest in using a digital approach to art making.
- Understand the importance of process in art making.
- Skilled in supporting differentiated art making
- Communicate with students and parents as necessary
- Collaboration with homeroom including around thematic curriculum.
- Make art meaningful and relevant by inspiring students
- Engage in professional and personal development and commit to growth in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate one's growth, knowledge, and skills
- Create an environment that fosters open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view
- Perform additional duties, such as supervision, facilitating an after-school activity, attending student events, etc.
In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities:
- Strong collaboration skills and cultural competency
- An interest in and openness to professional growth and development
- Commitment to equity and inclusion
- A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy
- Flexibility
While being vaccinated for COVID-19 is not required, it is strongly recommended.
COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's diverse and talented faculty ranges widely in experience level, from those new to teaching to veterans who are experts in their respective disciplines with 30+ years of experience. Our salary range, of $72,000 to $120,000, includes all levels of experience. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, and number of months worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunchtime, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and schedule.
Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that best represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com.
Apply online. In your application, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.