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Dearborn AcademyJob Posting for Arts/Jewelry TeacherDearborn Academy, one of New Englands leading 766 approved therapeutic day schools, is seeking a part time Arts/JewelryTeacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Dearborn enrolls up to sixty students in grades 3-12 who have specific learning disabilities and/or mild to moderate emotional challenges. Our rich academic program, which includes college and career preparation, diversified student support and explicit instruction, combined with our strong clinical component, allows students who have been unsuccessful in previous school settings to achieve substantial gains.The Arts Teacher works closely with the Dearborn Academy Elementary/Middle and High School teams to create and implement a visual arts program that is responsive to and supportive of the strengths and needs of the students. Using the Massachusetts Visual Arts Frameworks as a guide, the Dearborn Academy Arts Teacher will be responsible for designing a comprehensive curriculum that teaches the foundational skills necessary for the variety of 2D, 3D and digital media, creates a connection between art and the community, and celebrates students successes.

Dearborn Academy has a separate jewelry making studio, and the Arts Teacher will create a safe environment in which to teach metal forming, piercing, shaping, soldering, and jewelry design. In addition to their core responsibility to the art department, the Arts Teacher will also be involved in milieu activities such as photographing community events and engaging students in arts during recess. The successful candidate for this challenging and rewarding position will have the following qualities and experience: Demonstrated compassion and kindness towards students, families and staffBelief that students who demonstrate unexpected behaviors have gaps in their skills, with a drive to identify these gaps and then teach to the skill areas to address these gapsKnowledge of the Massachusetts Frameworks in Visual ArtsExperience teaching art classes using multiple media and tiered instruction for all levelsKnowledge of a variety of 2D, 3D, and digital media including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, 3D modeling, 3D printing, photography, photoshop, and circuit design space.Knowledge of a variety of jewelry and metalworking techniques including piercing, forming, solder, polishing, stone settings and beadingExperience creating and implementing a strengths-based arts curriculum for students that provides opportunities for success through modifications and accommodations Experience collaborating with other teachers and team members to integrate the arts across the curricula Experience exhibiting student artworkWell-organized and able to create classroom environment supportive of learning and exploringSelf starter with a collaborative style who values a community of highly-engaged team members Responsibilities: Design and implement a visual arts curriculum for students grades 3-12 in accordance with state standards that meets the developmental and social emotional needs of students Work collaboratively with Dearborn team to support a consistent and trauma-informed school cultureMaintain an organized and clean classroomActively participate in program, departmental, and school-wide trainings, meetings and activities Other duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from accredited College or University, Masters Degree desirableCurrent Massachusetts teacher licensure in Visual Art (5-12). Additional licenses will be considered based on program need.Strong written and oral communication skillsExcellent relational skills and a strong capacity to relate to students and parentsStart date: August 25, 2023Dearborn provides a supportive team environment with a competitive wage/benefit program.

If interested, please apply by providing a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Alison MehanDirector of Curriculum and Instructionamehan@dearbornacademy.org--------------------------------------Equal Opportunity EmployerDearborn Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, homelessness, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. Dearborn Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system's educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.

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