Visual Art Teacher
Found in: beBee jobs US - 2 weeks ago
Overview
Cardigan Mountain School is a junior boarding and day school for boys in grades six through nine, located in Canaan, New Hampshire. The school seeks to employ individuals who will share our commitment to supporting the school's mission: "To offer a close-knit community that prepares middle school boys—in mind, body, and spirit—for responsible and meaningful lives in a global society." The school offers competitive salaries and benefits in a rewarding work environment defined by the strength of our community and our core values: compassion, integrity, respect and courage.
The Position
Cardigan Mountain School seeks an experienced and committed educator to serve as the art teacher for the school year. This is a full-time, 10-month position. The ideal candidate will bring a history of collaborative, self-directed work as well as experience teaching in an art classroom.
Specific Responsibilities
The Art Teacher will:
- Teach visual art classes
- Increase students' skillset and understanding of visual and/or digital arts
- Differentiate classroom instruction based on student readiness
- Coach two athletic seasons
- Participate in our clubs program
- Serve as an advisor to students
- Serve as a dorm parent Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Previous teaching experience in a middle school environment preferred but not required
- Demonstrated proficiency in subject area through previous coursework and/or experience
- Interest in and demonstrated skill in working with adolescent boys
- A shared commitment to an inclusive community, and respect for differences
