Upper School Visual Arts Teacher

4 weeks ago

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States The Benjamin School Full time

The Benjamin School

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Upper School Visual Arts Teacher Fall

Position Summary:

The Benjamin School seeks an energetic, articulate, full-time Visual Arts instructor specializing in traditional 2D media, including drawing, painting, and graphic design. The ideal candidate combines a passion for teaching with a record of accomplishment in the visual arts, an ability to teach various classes, and a history of fostering a passion for creativity and visual art. We seek a collaborative colleague who will actively participate in department life, maintain on-campus visual art displays, and encourage students to participate in external shows and competitions. The successful candidate will be an innovative and inclusive teacher with a robust creative practice and a proven commitment to teaching and students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for visual arts
  • Align with the department's commitment to the production of original artwork and drawing from observation
  • Ability to work with students from diverse arts backgrounds, from beginner to advanced levels
  • Teach five classes in a rotating, hybrid block schedule in the Visual Arts program
  • Actively collaborate with department members to use studio spaces
  • Create lesson plans aligned with current trends and best practices, which drive instruction through formative assessment
  • Maintain a safe, organized, positive studio, which supports student-centered independent learning, collaboration, and choice, while incorporating mutual respect
  • Maintain school exhibition spaces and encourage student participation in external shows and competitions
  • Use available technology/instructional media to enhance student learning experiences
  • The position includes other duties as assigned by the Head of the Upper School Professional Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in a visual arts-related field required; Master's degree in a related educational field preferred
    • Minimum three years of experience in a rigorous, college preparatory program at the Upper School level
    • A portfolio of individual and student artwork that demonstrates innovative and creative thinking
    • Mastery of Adobe software, including Photoshop and Illustrator
    • Commitment to inspiring original, authentic student-produced artwork
    • Skill in communicating concrete and abstract concepts to students
    • Ability to teach drawing from observation
    • A positive teaching style, optimism, and a belief that all students can learn
    • The ability to use and adapt to a wide array of tools and techniques to support and deepen student learning
    • Experience with coaching and/or club sponsorship
    • Strong communication and collaborative skills, a sense of humor, and a sense of humility The Benjamin School offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, School-paid LTD, AFLAC, 403B Retirement, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending, Student Tuition discounts, and educational assistance. Please email a resume and letter of interest to Please, no telephone calls. DFWP/EOE

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