The Middle and Upper School Visual Arts teacher will support the mission and vision of University Liggett School through positive interaction with students and faculty.  Specifically, it is the Middle and Upper School Visual Arts Teacher’s responsibility to ensure that the school’s mission, vision, and strategic plan are the center of all decisions and actions. The Visual Arts Teacher will support an atmosphere of trust and openness among employees, students, and parents and will support an atmosphere that fosters the intellectual, social, physical, behavioral, and emotional growth of each student.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 5 sections of Middle and Upper School Visual Art which include various forms such as painting, drawing, sketching, and 3-D art.
• Guide and support student portfolio creation and the college admissions process.
• Create an equitable and inclusive class environment that promotes community, integrity, respect, excellence, and empathy
• Design projects that stretch student thinking and imagination 
• Scaffold assignments effectively and respond thoughtfully and promptly to student work
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in department discussions about pedagogy and other concerns
• Participate actively in advancing the Visual and Performing Arts Department Curriculum and The Liggett Approach
• Serve as a Upper School co-advisor 
• Communicate thoughtfully, respectfully, and clearly with parents 
• Write thoughtful, articulate progress reports 
• Participate in the sixth grade Pleasant Lake program, including attending the off-site program
• Advise/supervise  Middle School art experiences outside of the classroom (i.e. an Art Club)
• Along with core teaching responsibilities, the candidate may be asked to take on additional duties that may include photography for the yearbook, assistance with scenic design, or other activities that integrate visual art  in the life of our school.

• Teaching degree, masters level or advanced degree in visual arts
• Enthusiasm for Middle and Upper School students and an understanding of their developmental needs
• A thoughtful and engaging approach to teaching, learning, and assessment
• A growth mindset about teaching practices and an eagerness to work toward professional goals and development
• A keen desire to work in a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered environment
• Ability to connect with students of diverse backgrounds to develop healthy, supportive, and responsive relationships
• Strong writer, reader, and speaker
• Eager willingness to support and to be present in the life of the school
• Facility with technology in the classroom

About University Liggett School

The oldest independent co-educational day school in Michigan, University Liggett School is among the preeminent PreK-12 institutions in the Midwest. Enrolling more than 600 students, University Liggett School offers a rigorous and innovative academic framework that allows students in every grade to find their passion and explore it in depth while developing creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and adaptability. This guiding philosophy is supported by a rich array of co-curricular programs and empowers students to drive their own academic experience, preparing graduates to flourish at some of the strongest colleges and universities in the country. Concentrated class sizes and challenging academics shape students, giving them a keen sense of self while simultaneously fostering lifelong appreciation for and an understanding of learning. The mission of University Liggett School is to empower students to develop intellectual curiosity, leadership and confidence to contribute to a complex and changing world. We challenge students to excel and to achieve their highest potential. We create opportunities for discovery and achievement by developing a faculty who foster the strengths o...f each student through the Curriculum for Understanding. We teach and practice the values of respect and responsibility in an emotionally and physically safe environment.

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