Upper School Art Teacher

Upper School Art Teacher St. Andrew's Episcopal School - 4.1 Ridgeland, MS Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Qualifications Teaching visual & performing arts School experience Google Workspace Exhibit development Student mentoring Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Mid-level Working with high schoolers Master's degree Education Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Order placement Participating in conferences Student advising Classroom behavior management Visual arts painting Equipment inventory management Classroom Teaching Collaborative teaching Communication skills Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description Objective:

To foster a dynamic and creative learning environment that engages students in the art and art history curriculum and visual art concepts through student-centered, differentiated instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare and deliver engaging, age appropriate lessons in visual arts with a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles, developing their creative expression. Plan and present art displays to exhibit students' work. Instruct students in the proper care and use of tools and equipment. Organize, inventory, and monitor the use of materials, tools, and equipment. Order materials, tools, and equipment as needed upon approval. Demonstrate strong classroom management. Meet deadlines for reporting grades. Monitor students' progress, strengths, and weaknesses, and communicate these when necessary to parents/guardians and administrators. Collaborate with colleagues across the upper school as well as the arts department. Serve as the National Art Honor Society advisor. Facilitate student participation in local, regional, and national art competitions and activities. Facilitate field trip(s) to an appropriate art destination in connection with the curriculum. Serve as an advisor to a group of upper school students. Attend and contribute in full, divisional, departmental, and team faculty meetings. Take an active role in professional activities and attend relevant professional meetings and conferences, particularly the NAEA and MAEA. Stay abreast of the latest advances in art and art education.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional school environment.

Position Type:

This is a full-time position with teaching responsibilities from August - May. As with any independent school, faculty should be ready to chaperone class trips, perform typical day-to-day duties such as lunch and carpool duties, and engage fully in all school events that develop the student. Bachelor's degree in art, art education, or related field required. Master's degree preferred. A minimum of three years teaching experience is preferred. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of upper school art and pedagogy. Ability to demonstrate and apply elements of design and principles of art Practical knowledge across a variety of artistic mediums, techniques, and genres of arts, including drawing, painting, ceramics, studio art, and portfolio development. Represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner that reflects the values of the school. Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and parents/guardians. High degree of cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Professional written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Google Suite required.