Middle School Art Teacher (80-100% position)
Full Time
Greenwich, CT 06831
Posted
Job description
- Responsible for teaching studio and digital art to students in grades 5-8 and serving as a Middle School Advisor
- Organize and provide developmentally appropriate educational programs and instruction; plan and implement curriculum and differentiated instruction for Middle School students that encourage curiosity, exploration, critical thinking, and problem-solving,
- Provide activities and opportunities for arts integration that support middle school faculty and enhance their academic curricula through encouraging creativity, curiosity,exploration, and problem-solving;
- Create a supportive and caring classroom environment in which students can learn and interact positively with one another; through student-centered instruction and authentic assessment;
- Maintain an open and cooperative relationship with students, colleagues and parents;
- Participate in Middle School faculty and departmental meetings; performing various faculty supervisory duties.
- To assume serious collaborative responsibility for the educational environment of the School by conducting themselves at all times in a responsible, ethical, and professional manner.
- To be available one week before the opening of School to attend teachers' meetings, etc., and to be available one week after the Upper School's graduation to attend teachers' meetings and complete end-of-year duties.
- To attend all faculty meetings and workshop days as they are scheduled during the year.
- To assist at School functions designated by the Head of School as necessary for the operation of the School, e.g., Parents' Night, Open House, Parent/Teacher Conferences, etc. It is understood that these duties may sometimes extend beyond the normal hours for school.
- To participate fully in regular School programs, e.g., committees, assemblies, field trips, etc.
- To share in the planning and direction of student activities and School programs, if appointed by the Head of School.
- To maintain high standards for his/her on-going professional development and to participate in the professional development programs offered by the School.
- To assume responsibilities as assigned for the supervision of students, including at times of early dismissal due to inclement weather. It is understood that these duties may sometimes extend beyond the normal hours for school.
- To use technology effectively as part of classroom instruction.
- To interact positively with colleagues in creating and imparting interdisciplinary units of study.
- To fulfill responsibilities as assigned by the Middle School Head in regard to lunch and recess duty, car and bus dismissal.
JobID: 494
Position Type:
Middle School Faculty/Art
Middle School Faculty/Art
Date Posted:
4/11/2023
4/11/2023
Location:
Greenwich, CT
Greenwich, CT
Date Available:
08/24/2023
08/24/2023
Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity.
We aim to form students of faith, intellect, and awareness, who will use their gifts in service to others. Relationship and mentoring are at the heart of the student experience, which is grounded in student-centered learning, inquiry, problem solving, interdisciplinary connection, collaboration, and an understanding of social justice. Student leadership and well-being are connected to every academic discipline, as all full-time teachers are also grade-level advisors.
The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education and then an all-girls experience from K-12 on our 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut. We are proudly part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.
We are currently seeking a Middle School Art teacher (80-100% position) for the 2023-2024 school year.
Position: Middle School Art Teacher (80-100% position)
Reports to: Head of Middle School
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Head of Middle School
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary
The Middle School Art teacher is responsible for providing a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in a way that is in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education and the philosophy that implements it. This philosophy includes providing children opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. The Middle School Art teacher is expected to be in school from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Essential Functions
All teachers are expected:
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in art or art education and experience teaching Middle School students.
As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. We seek faculty who are committed to all-girl education and who will draw upon current research to maximize student learning. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the diversity of our community.
Please Apply Online at https://www.shgreenwich.org/about-us/employment
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