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Visual Arts Instructor or Associate (Short-term) Cate School

•4.3 Carpinteria, CA Job Details Temporary $11,000

•$16,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications School experience Teamwork Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Bachelor of Fine Arts Interpersonal skills Culturally responsive teaching (DEI initiatives) Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with students Mentoring Advising high school students E-learning platforms LMS Classroom Teaching Collaborative teaching Standards-based curriculum development Multicultural competence in teaching

Full Job Description Position:

Visual Arts Instructor or Associate

•short term, approximately October 1, 2026

•November 20, 2026, with the possibility of extension into Winter/Spring 2027 Reports to:

Visual Arts Department Chair Status:

Exempt (Salaried)

Pay Scale:

$11,000

•16,000

•depending on experience and for an initial period of 8 weeks

Housing:

This role does not involve campus housing School Overview Cate School is committed to attracting and retaining a highly talented and diverse community. We seek applications from candidates who are eager to live among and teach young people from all over the world. A small co-educational boarding school on the Central Coast of California, Cate School offers a career opportunity for educators whose priorities and purposes mirror the four pillars of our mission statement

•commitment, scholarship, companionship, and service. Cate School is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity Employment and nondiscrimination in the treatment of employees or applicants for employment without consideration of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender or gender identity. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Cate's hiring process seeks to minimize bias by focusing on candidates core competencies for each role. Candidates are encouraged to target application materials (cover letters, interview responses) on experiences that illuminate their proficiency in and/or aptitude for acquiring these core competencies. Department Support This role provides support for the Visual Arts Department on a short-term basis The Role Job Description for Visual Arts Associate or Instructor (short term) Cate School is currently seeking highly qualified candidates with area knowledge in Ceramics and/or Studio Art. Cate offers Ceramics and Studio Art classes for 9th through 12th graders, with offerings at the Foundational through Advanced level course work. Cate courses at all levels center around inquiry-based pedagogy. The teacher that fills this role could expect to support the department through studio management, co-teach, or lead-teach Studio Art or Ceramics courses. Based on experience and interest, it is possible this person may teach Foundation Arts Ceramics, Ceramics levels 1 through 3, and/or Studio 1, and Advanced Visual Arts. Visual Arts teachers are available to students for additional support between classes during the academic day. All Cate Employees live up to the following

Essential Expectations:

Overtly support and act according to the school's mission and values. Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for employees and students. Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that fosters a healthy culture for living, learning, and working together. Demonstrate commitment and courage in service of building our school culture where diversity is affirmed and supported. Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation to meet the complex and evolving needs of your role. Uphold professional standards of predictable presence, reliable responses, and relational trust. Appropriately steward strategic and special projects associated with the role or team. Honor the confidentiality of School, student, and family information. Comply with policies and procedures as articulated in the School's Employee Handbook. Authentically engage in self-reflection in service to professional growth and adapting to the evolving needs of the school. In the role of Visual Arts Associate or Instructor, these essential expectations manifest as: Practice excellent teaching : plan, prepare, and design activities that engage students in inquiry and facilitate active learning experiences be knowledgeable of and incorporate national standards and best practices identify and select differentiated instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs guide and monitor student learning and growth through formative assessment and appropriate feedback assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments in a timely, fair, and consistent manner maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development keep updated with developments in the subject area and with teaching resources and methods, make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities, and be willing to grow professionally and attend conferences Support studio needs :

Ceramics Studio :

Support volume and pace of program by mixing clay and glazes; help load, fire, and unload kilns; help maintain classroom cleanliness and organization of artwork, tools, and special equipment.

Art Loft :

Assist with studio management, including supply inventory and organization (drawing, painting, sculpting); manage student project storage; assist students using tools (laser cutter, scroll saw, hand tools, sewing machines, etc.); support physical prep and clean-up before and after classes.

Gallery :

Help organize shows and openings: collect, curate, install, document (print, cut, hang name tags, photograph artwork), deinstall, and return/store student artwork; organization of gallery supplies and maintaining state of space including walls, pedestals, floors, and traffic. Collaborate work within course teams and the department to deliver consistent, high-quality instruction contribute to school wide curricular priorities and initiatives participate in department, school, student support, and parent meetings communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs Continue to Learn maintain a commitment to continuous professional growth through reflective practice, evaluative feedback, and evolving school needs stay up-to-date with curriculum standards, developments in education, teaching resources and methods, and incorporate new learning into teaching practices invest in continuous education related to the school's educational priorities Demonstrate commitment to DEI work foster a sense of belonging for each student in Visual Arts and at Cate practice inclusive teaching techniques for lesson planning, classroom instruction, assessment, and curriculum design recognize, interrupt, and address incidents of bias among students and colleagues if they arise engage in continuous learning about our own identities, privilege, bias, and contributing to an anti-racist learning environment The Candidate Successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to meet these expectations through the following core competencies: Proficiency in and/or aptitude towards inquiry-based pedagogy. Proficiency in inclusive teaching pedagogy including cultural competency, and the ability to communicate with, understand, and foster a sense of belonging for students of various different cultural backgrounds, values, world views and behaviors. Ability and commitment to build multifaceted relationships with students, to maintain appropriate boundaries, and to leverage these relationships to support student development across all aspects of student learning and development. Ability and commitment to collaborate with colleagues both within the department and as a part of the faculty as a whole. Ability to develop, review, and refine curriculum to maximize student learning and sustain alignment, both horizontally and vertically within the department. In terms of education and experience, applicants for this position will have: minimally a BA in Visual Arts or similar degree and/or experience working as a professional artist, freelance or otherwise. teaching experience in high school or college Visual Arts courses and an ability to teach across different grade levels. demonstrated facility with or ability to learn LMS (Schoology, Veracross, etc.) demonstrated commitment to / love for working with teenagers as a role model, mentor, advisor demonstrated commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and growth Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Cate School is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender, gender identity, genetic information or any other category protected under federal or local law. Commitment to Supporting Diverse and Qualified Candidates Cate School seeks educators who want to live and work in a small, diverse, mission-driven boarding community on California's Central Coast. We welcome applicants whose priorities align with our pillars of commitment, scholarship, companionship, and service, and we are steadfast in our commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment. Research shows that women and BIPOC candidates may hesitate to apply if they don't meet every listed qualification, so we encourage all who believe they have the skills and potential to thrive to submit an application. Our hiring process is designed to minimize bias by focusing on core competencies and the experiences that best demonstrate them. To Apply Interested candidates should send a CV and two letters of reference to the emails listed in our employment website: https://www.cate.org/. Applicants may also include a link to their website, portfolio, or example work. Please also send a list of all previous school or educational institution employers in accordance with

CA SB 848.

Pay:

$11,000.00

•$16,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person