Ridgeland, MS United States
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School seeks a dynamic and creative Upper School Art Teacher who will engage students in the art and art history curriculum and visual art concepts through student-centered, differentiated instruction and oversee the school’s yearbook and related class.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare engaging, age appropriate lessons that reflect extensive knowledge of the curriculum and student development and abilities.
- Utilize a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Develop student interest and appreciation for creative expression.
- Develop the individual talents of students in the visual arts, including drawing, design, sculpture & ceramics, and art history.
- 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.
- Prepare substantive parent-teacher conference reports and written documentation on student progress.
- 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.
- Work with the performing arts program in the creation of stage sets and other needs.
- Arrange a variety of local and regional field trips to art museums, artist studios, etc., as appropriate.
- Facilitate the work of the student art editors of the Upper School Literary Magazine, North Pasture.
- 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, art history, 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in art, art education, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of three years teaching experience 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.
- Represent the school in the larger community in a positive manner that reflects that 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.
Contact Information
To apply, visit gosaints.org/jobs.