Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Towson, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
La Jolla, California
Posted: 06-Mar-26
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
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Preferred Education:
Maret School is looking for an inspiring and engaging ceramics and sculpture teacher beginning in August 2026. Candidates should be lifelong learners who reflect the school’s mission and core values, have experience differentiating instructional strategies, possess strong communication skills, and exhibit a facility and nimbleness with technology. The position is supervised by the chair of the Visual Arts Department and includes teaching two sections of MS Ceramics, one section of US Ceramics, and one section of US Sculpture; serving as an advisor to a group of middle school students; and fulfilling one or more community responsibilities.
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to and passion for equity, inclusion, and belonging across all facets of their work.
A successful candidate will:
- Have demonstrated expertise in teaching foundation and advanced levels of hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing, and sculptural techniques, including carving, casting, and assembling, as well as additional fabrication and construction experience for the upper school sculpture course
- Display excellent commitment to classroom management skills and enthusiasm for working with middle and upper school students with a wide range of skills, strengths, and visual art goals
- Exhibit a deep passion for art education and curriculum, and interest in further enhancing our 3D arts program
- Value collaborative departmental and divisional work to support our students
- Have a minimum of three years of teaching experience
- Master’s degree is preferred
Competitive salary and benefits. Salary range is $71,000-$122,000, depending on years of teaching experience and qualifications.
Maret’s dynamic community and campus in the midst of Washington, DC, create a unique learning environment for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Expert teachers inspire students to think both creatively and analytically, seek out multiple perspectives, work hard, and make time for joy as they tackle our challenging curriculum and explore artistic and athletic pursuits. The school’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy ground and guide our work.
Our community strives for equity and inclusion in every aspect of school life. Maret School stands firmly behind the principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty, the operation of programs, and the governance of the school be open to all who are qualified regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or creed. We believe that this principle is both firmly grounded in the spirit of American democracy and in keeping with the civil responsibilities of an independent school.
All adults on campus are role models for our students and are considered part of the faculty. Every Maret employee must abide by our code of conduct.
To apply, please send a cover letter and re?sume? BY EMAIL ONLY to cbravo@maret.org. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond personally to every applicant. You will hear from us only if your experience matches our current needs.